Sr. Tax Accountant
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Company Overview:
Primary Arms is a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor serving the shooting sports, tactical, and outdoor industries. With retail, wholesale, and government sales operations in all 50 states, we manage a complex tax footprint supported by NetSuite ERP and Avalara.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Sr. Tax Accountant with extensive experience in NetSuite and Avalara to lead our in-house tax compliance function. This role will be responsible for preparing and filing multi-state sales tax returns, managing state and federal income tax filings, and supporting year-end reviews in coordination with our external CPA firm. The right candidate will bring a hands-on approach to managing tax data, processes, and compliance across a dynamic, high-volume business.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and file sales tax returns in all applicable jurisdictions using Avalara integrated with NetSuite
Monitor nexus thresholds and ensure compliance with changing state tax laws
Prepare and file federal and state income tax returns, including quarterly and annual tax estimates
Manage and file property tax returns and ensure timely payment of property tax obligations across jurisdictions
Maintain detailed records of all filings, payments, and correspondence
Respond to tax notices and support state and local tax audits
Collaborate with the CPA firm on year-end tax review and financial audit
Support strategic tax planning initiatives, including identifying tax savings opportunities and assessing tax implications of business decisions
Identify opportunities for tax savings and process improvements
Analyze transactional data from NetSuite to ensure accurate tax application and reporting
Requirements:
Extensive (5+ years) hands-on experience with NetSuite and Avalara is required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in sales and income tax compliance
Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and income tax regulations
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to build and lead a critical function in-house
Work with modern, integrated systems (NetSuite, Avalara) in a tech-forward company
Competitive compensation and benefits in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment