Accountant​/Tax Analyst

Our client, a US Fortune 250 company and a global medical technology corporation serving customers in Clinical Labs, Health care research & Pharmaceutical industry, seeks an accomplished Accountant.

*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***

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*** Duration: 11+ months

• Oversee sales and use tax and property tax returns for all legal entities from compile source data to reviewing filed tax returns. Work with business units, IT, third party consultants to compile accurate data effectively. Ensure data ties to general ledger and payment request from third party preparers.
• Perform tax research and provide taxability guidance to stakeholders.
• Respond to GMB (tax mailbox) on inquiries related to tax within 48 hours.
• Write desktop procedures to document processes and modify as needed.
• File, pay and track business licenses.
• File refund claims for tax on accounts receivable.
• Review, approve and enter tax exemptions into tax determination system.
• Troubleshoot purchase order taxability and related tax issues.
• Ensure compliance responsibilities in all states and businesses, evaluate state regulations and acceptable accounting practices, provide service to internal and external customers, and evaluate complete assignments for conformance with applicable policies, regulations and tax laws.
• Complete sales and use tax audits. Work with auditors from notice of intent to audit to completion. Modify taxability in tax systems as needed based on findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements in the Sales and Use Tax Department.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared and paid accurately and timely in order to avoid penalties.
• Maintain assigned GL account reconciliations while preventing financial risk to the company.
• Assist in various departmental projects, taking a lead role in planning, coordinating and facilitating projects through their completion.

• B.S. required with a focus in Accounting/Finance preferred CPA preferred
• A minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Experience reviewing invoices; claims.

• Knowledge of EDI capabilities preferred
• Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving skills required
• Sabrix and/or Vertex Experience preferred
• Knowledge of SOX controls & compliance requirements required.
• Understanding of GAAP Accounting required
• ERP experience required
• BI/BW expertise preferred

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Health and Human Services