Coordinator, Sales Tax

New Era Cap, LLC. is an international lifestyle brand headquartered in Buffalo, NY with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 100 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for MLB, official sideline cap for NFL, and official on-court cap for NBA, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products.

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site cafe, fitness center, and Flagship store.

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The Sales Tax Coordinator will primarily be responsible for ensuring compliance for U.S. sales tax including transactional accuracy, return process efficiency, data archiving effectiveness, financial accrual accuracy, reconciliations, and effective audit management.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly, quarterly, annual Sales and Use Tax returns for multiple company locations within the US
• Prepare and file commercial activity tax returns
• Ensure sales tax reports reconcile to accounting records and returns are prepared accurately and filed timely
• Prepare for state and local tax audits
• Work with the Sales Tax team to continue sales tax registrations for new states required based on annual nexus study
• Develop and maintain collection of tax exemption certificates process
• Review sales tax exemption documents and maintain a database of executed resale and exemption certificates
• Research and stay current on sales tax rules and regulations for all states; identify & continue to seek out education opportunities
• Advise/educate staff on sales and use tax compliance
• Review monthly expense report and assess Use Tax where necessary
• Maintain tax compliance calendar for each respective tax
• Maintain and organize sales tax records
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong research and analysis skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate thoroughness and attention to detail with tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals at varying levels in the organization
• Ability to build relationships with others and collaborate within a team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or related field preferred; additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of related or transferable experience required
• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Sales tax experience is a plus

Travel Requirement

• 0% to 5%; domestic and/or global

New Era Cap, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

The salary range for this posted position is $50,000 - $58,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

Our casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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