Sales Tax Accountant

Company Overview POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 440 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support. Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers. Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere. At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. Why POOLCORP? Because it's a place where you can make an impact and grow At POOLCORP you'll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals. Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package. Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader - in so many ways So, end your job search here - at POOLCORP - Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life Location: Covington Support; 109 Northpark Blvd., Covington, Louisiana - 70433 Responsibilities: Prepares and files sales tax returns and account reconciliations. Assists with detailed review of sales tax returns and account reconciliations. Gathers information to prepare for sales tax audits. Assists with preparing responses related to sales tax audit findings. Coordinates acquisition due diligence related to resale certificates and taxability designations. Verifies sales tax rates monthly and update master files. Verifies customer tax jurisdiction set-up. Verifies status of resale certificates via state internet web sites and through other resources. Inputs and changes customer tax status. Coordinates with branch personnel to obtain updated resale certificates as needed. Prepares business license renewals. Prepares reports to process sales tax credits. Extracts general ledger information. Reconciles report discrepancies and problems. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline. 1 to 2 years of experience preparing and filing sales tax returns for a multi-state corporation. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong computer skills including use of MS Office programs. Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.