Senior Tax Accountant - Sales/Use Tax

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers.  Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future. 

Hajoca has over 400 locations nationwide, called Profit Centers; and at the foundation of our family of businesses is a National Support Center (NSC) where Centers of Excellence are dedicated to enabling the success of our Profit Centers.

The Tax team in our National Support Center (NSC) is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant - Sales/Use Tax at their Lafayette Hill, PA office.

Job Overview-

The Senior Tax Accountant – Sales/Use Tax isresponsible for handling complex tax matters, including the preparation, review, and filing of various sales/use tax returns, overseeing tax audits, and ensuring compliance with state tax regulations. The Senior Tax Accountant – Sales/Use Tax will collaborate closely with internal teams and external tax authorities, provide strategic tax planning, and support the organization in sales/use tax-related matters.

Core Job Responsibilities-

• Oversee the preparing, reviewing, and filing of state and local sales/use tax returns.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve tax discrepancies and issues in tax reports from taxing authorities.
• Manage tax audits, serving as the main point of contact with taxing authorities and lead negotiating resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax legislation.
• Provide outstanding customer service to our Profit Centers by addressing tax questions from the field in a timely manner.
• Review monthly general ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries for tax accruals and payments.
• Develop and maintain tax-related training materials and documentation for internal teams.
• Research and respond to tax-related inquiries from internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external third-party firms on tax items and issues.
• Assist management with tax planning, strategy, and risk mitigation to minimize tax liabilities.
• Oversee sales tax refund review process, identify potential refund within the company, and work with 3^rd party providers to obtain refund.
• Assist in identification of process improvements to enhance and optimize tax functions and operations.
• Oversee use tax accruals and timely payment for sales tax discount recognition.
• Mentor and train tax accountants.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Basic Qualifications-

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA or CMI designation and/or advanced degree in taxation highly desirable.

• 3+ years tax experience, combination of public and industry preferred
• Wholesale distribution experience preferred
• Eclipse billing system experience a plus

Skills-

• Possess leadership qualities and be viewed as a leader
• Strong tax and accounting skills and the ability to leverage these skills to enhance efficiency and financial performance.
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong listening skills, drive, and work ethic.
• Extremely well organized and detail-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
• Willing to be hands-on to get things done.
• Extremely strong sense of teamwork and ability to work well with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptable in a frequently changing, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with SQL statement structure a strong plus.

Minimum Physical Demands-

Sitting (in chair)          Sits for extended periods of time (90) % 

Standing                     Remains in standing position for continuous periods of time (5) % 

Moving                        Moves/traverses considerable distances (5) % 

Lifting                          Occasionally, moves materials weighing up to 10 pounds 

Carrying                      Occasionally, carries materials weighing up to 10 pounds 

Strength level              Low 

The following movements and senses are required in this job: 

Hand and finger dexterity, talking, hearing and vision.

Environmental Conditions-

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an air-conditioned and heated office. 

The health and safety of employees is a top priority at Hajoca. Hajoca provides safety training and protective equipment in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and other federal, state, and local laws.  Employees are required to take proper health and safety precautions and follow all safety and health guidelines in accordance with Hajoca’s workplace policies and operating procedures, as well as federal, state, and local requirements.