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Senior Sales & Use Tax Accountant - Full Time - Houston (TX), United States

Join our FE_Energy  team within Flow Equipment  division in United States as Senior Sales & Use Tax Accountant to help us take our company to the next level. 

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Use Vertex Returns program to prepare, analyze and file indirect tax returns in forty-five plus US states and Canadian provinces. Set up additional tax jurisdictions as needed. File and pay electronically where available
• Compile state sales & use tax data from Vertex reports and SAP accounts receivables and payable invoice data
• Handle requests for sales & use tax information including applicable taxability and rate determinations
• Compile legal entity sales by state reports quarterly to monitor nexus requirements
• Maintain and file all customer records, sales tax reports and documents including resale certificates and proof of export
• Compile documentation for sales & use tax audits and correspond with state and local tax auditors as required
• Prepare property tax renditions and payment requests
• Reconcile general ledger state sales & use tax accounts. Prepare and post all adjusting and accruing sales tax journal entries
• Regular and reliable attendance

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred 
• Minimum 5-8 years of multi-state sales/use tax and property tax experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
• Enterprise Resource Planning system experience required. SAP preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience using sales/use tax automation software. Vertex strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet required deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

If you’re a qualified multi-state sales/use tax accountant with a strong attention to detail, take the next step and make the most of your skills.

What we offer you: 

• Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
• Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program 
• Employee assistance program
• Service awards at 5 years
• Paid paternal leave 
• Gym reimbursement
• Health savings account with employer matching

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Have a question about the role? Reach out to Silvia Mendoza at Silvia.Mendoza@sulzer.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable

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