Senior Tax Accountant
Material Handling Systems

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for all aspects of the sales & use tax accounting, sales & use tax returns filings and monthly account reconciliations, for multiple Fortna entities. The position will operate independently and will be responsible for performing related tasks with minimal supervision. This position will report directly to the Assistant Controller.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Sales and Use Tax compliance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local sales & use tax filings.
• Gather sales tax data for monthly processing of sales and use tax, ensuring timely submission and upload into Avalara for monthly processing and filing.
• Periodically review and update rates in the Accounting system to ensure accuracy of Sales tax computed
• Reconcile sales and use tax accounts on a monthly basis and correct sales tax discrepancies.
• Manage and maintain certificates of sales tax exemption and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Review and respond to correspondence from tax authorities and maintain these on file
• Researching sales tax applicability for Fortna products
• Assist with and coordinate State Sales and Use tax audits
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual income tax filings
• Assist in preparation of state and federal income tax returns and assist with IRS audits
• Maintain and manage annual tax calendar for filing requirements
• Perform other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner including.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Innovative mindset and proposes ways to enhance processes and procedures
• Keen Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, Business or other related fields
• 5+ years of sales tax accounting experience
• Ability to work independently in a high growth environment and rapidly changing organization

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365
• Proven work experience as a Tax Specialist or similar role

The base salary range for this role is $73,900 to $110,800. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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