Accountant, Sales Tax - 11215 Metro Pkwy

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:



This position is responsible for managing the reporting and compliance cycle for sales and use tax. On a monthly basis, this position is required to gather the data for sales & use tax returns, reconcile balances to the general ledger, and provide the reconciled information to a third-party preparer for timely filing of all sales and use tax returns. Once the returns are filed, this position prepares related accounts payable posting information and ensures payments have been posted to the general ledger in a timely manner. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring sales and use tax rate changes as well as reviewing and responding to incoming sales and use tax communications. This position will also assist with all field and desk audits from state and local government authorities by compiling data and gathering invoices per the auditor's requests.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists with all tax responsibilities for locations/sales & use tax rates within various databases required to track sales & use tax information (SAP, Point of Sale & Vertex).
• Prepares and posts month-end journal entries related to sales and use tax compliance.
• Gathers monthly sales & use tax data and reconcile the data to provide to third-party compliance partner(s).
• Prepares and completes all internal monthly reconciliation documents for approval and submission to general accounting.
• Prepares all payment posting uploads of the monthly sales and use tax returns to provide to accounts payable.
• Works with internal IT department peers on upgrades and changes of Vertex software products utilized for sales & use tax rates and the related register and online interfaces.
• Directly assists on all state and local audit engagements and sales & use tax correspondence received by phone/mail.
• Gathers requested data and invoicing for all sales & use tax audits.
• Prepares the month-end reconciliation for sales & use tax and other related accounts for all brands.
• Compiles and communicates monthly sales and use tax rate changes and store updates, including annual sales "tax-free" periods, to multiple internal partners and departments.
• Assists with providing guidance on sales and use tax issues that arise internally from customer service inquiries and other departments.
• Assists with special projects as needed, such as bag bans and related fees, maintenance and communications throughout the related departments.

COMPETENCIES:

Culture

Living the Chico's FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance.

•Decision Quality

Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

•Action Oriented

Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

•Interpersonal Savvy

Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

•Situational Adaptability

Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field required
• 3+ years' work experience in accounting
• 1-2 years in sales tax preferred
• PC skills, including intermediate knowledge of excel spreadsheets
• Knowledge of the Vertex software system preferred
• Knowledge of the Alteryx software package preferred
• Problem solving skills, including issue identification and resolution
• Time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Adaptable to change

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

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