Job Description
$65k + DOE +Bonus Opportunity
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare and file excise tax returns accurately and timely. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local excise tax regulations
• Assist with excise tax audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Prepare periodic reports on excise tax liabilities and payments. Provide insights and recommendations for improving tax compliance and efficiency
• Work closely with other departments, to ensure excise tax compliance across all business operations
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve excise tax processes and procedures. Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Assists in recording business activity for each fiscal period
• Participate in other general ledger projects and duties as assigned
• Assists in supporting the annual audit
Qualifications: Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Qualifications: Experience
• 2 + years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• CPA or similar certification is a plus
Qualifications: Competencies
• Critical business analysis skills that help improve efficiency in business processes
• EXCEL user with proven experience using advanced formulas
• High level of personal integrity
• Persistent in moving projects to completion
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Comfortable with test & learn methodology
Qualifications: Team Member Competencies
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong listening skills
• Practice operating independently without the need for continuous oversight or direction
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and balance competing needs
• A history of taking the initiative to identify and solve work-related problems
• Experience in exercising initiative and sound judgment in decision making
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Excise Tax Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Salt Lake City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
