Sales Tax Accountant: Arbonne Intl.

Sales Tax Accountant

Arbonne International sells skin care products based on botanical principles and offers a broad portfolio of Swiss formulated health and beauty care products including skin care, body and hair care, cosmetics, aromatherapy and nutritional products. The products are botanically-based, pH-correct, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic and never tested on animals. Our product line includes both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results!

Job Description:

Location: Irvine CA

Reports to: Director, Tax Accounting

Direct Reports: None

The Sales Tax Accountant/Senior Accountant is responsible for all sales tax functions, including sales tax compliance and sales tax decision maker maintenance. The individual is responsible for regularly improving processes and increasing the efficiency of the organization. This position reports to the Tax Director, and interfaces extensively with internal departments of accounting/finance, IT, customer services, supply chain, etc. He/she also has external relationships with consultants and tax counsel.

Responsibilities include:

• Support sales tax return outsourcer relating to US sales/use tax returns and tax notices.

• Prepare Canadian sales and use tax returns.

• Provide support in the audit examination process.

• Research and assign taxability to products prior to loading them into Vertex Tax Decision Maker.

• Review and approve resale exemptions.

• Support business operation groups regarding the taxability of products and customers.

• Work with internal IT group relating to issues with Vertex and Oracle.

• Identify and implement department improvements.

• Carry out special projects as needed.

• Prepare timely and accurately file sales and use tax returns.

• Prepare timely file business license renewals.

• Maintain sales tax files and records in an organized way.

• Ensure resale exemptions are timely and orderly updated and maintained in Vertex.

• Ensure timely completion of NPI forms and updates of product taxability in Vertex.

• Efficiently and timely communicate issues and solutions with internal and external personnel.

• Timely complete audit requests.

Qualifications:

• BS in Finance, Accounting or related field.

• Experience in sales and use tax is preferred.

• Understanding of general ledger, income statements and balance sheets is a plus.

• Working knowledge of sales and use tax laws, as well as Vertex Tax Decision Maker software is preferred.

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Flexible, self-motivated, a strong team player.

To apply for this position, send your resume & salary requirements to jobs@arbonne.com

Please indicate position title in the subject line.

No phone calls please.

Arbonne is an equal opportunity employer.

www.arbonne.com