Senior Accountant

Company: ThriftBooks
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale.If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you.ThriftBooks has an opportunity for a Corporate Senior Accountant to join our team in Tukwila, Washington. The Corporate Senior Accountant's primary responsibility is to support the sales and use tax compliance for Thriftbooks and support department leadership on various accounting projects. Our team currently operates on a hybrid work schedule.ResponsibilitiesSales and use tax compliance, and monthly journal entries, including reviewing invoices for use tax, in house returns, and gathering data, all completed in a cost effective accurate and timely mannerEnsures compliance with state and local sales and use tax laws and regulationsMaintain fixed asset schedules and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations for GAAP, assist with related system conversion project, and prepare schedules to support annual property tax filingsResearch and interpret indirect tax statutes and regulations, as assignedPrepare miscellaneous tax returns and assist with compliance of all tax licensesExecute all deliverables by adhering to standard accounting principles and compliance requirements, when applicablePrepare expense trend files and account reconciliations, as assigned, during the month-end close process, including ad hoc requests if neededPerform accounting projects, as assigned, in support of month and year-end accounting close, including preparation of financial audit requestsOther tasks or duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or universityA minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with public accounting experience a plusDemonstrated knowledge of sales tax return processes and related accounting procedures including month end closing, journal entries, and account reconciliationsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft ExcelAbility and comfort summarizing and interpreting financial data and information.Proficiency with Vertex or comparable sales tax software, and Sage Intacct or similar accounting softwareCompetencies Flexible and able to multi-task; working within a rapid and unpredictable growth environment with strong organizational and time management skillsAbility to prioritize workload and function as primary owner of individual projects, analyses, or processesExcellent analytical skills to effectively evaluate data, identify variances, and resolve discrepanciesAbility to consistently meet deadlines while producing high quality work with a strong attention to detailBenefitsCompetitive compensation package and generous paid time offMedical, dental, and visionAnnual bonus incentive401k match programBASE SALARY:$85,000 - $95,000/yr. This range reflects the good-faith hiring base salary range for this position. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, experience, and education/training.WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:Competitive compensation packageEarn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per year6 Paid Holidays per calendar yearMedical & Vision InsuranceDental InsuranceCompany paid STD/LTDCompany paid Life InsuranceAnnual bonus incentive401k match programProfessional development & growth opportunitiesWork with nice, fun peopleFREE BOOKS!ThriftBooks Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data:

Pay: $85000 - $95000 / yearSupplemental pay:Bonus payBenefits:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offLife insuranceDisability insurance401(k)401(k) matchingJob types: Full-timeEducation: Bachelor's degreeWork location: Flexible work from home options available

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