Lepley Recruiting Services
The Company:
The Company is one of the fastest-growing flooring leaders with some of the best, most innovative, high-quality, and eco-conscious flooring and building products in the industry. We are a mid-size hard surface flooring company with a strong national distribution network. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry leadership drives our continued growth.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team at a leading flooring distribution company. This role requires deep expertise in multi-state tax compliance, coupled with the ability to collaborate closely with corporate tax teams on income tax matters and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a multi-state environment. This role is a key contributor in our accounting department, the Senior Accountant will ensure timely and accurate reporting, drive tax compliance across all distribution locations, and act as the primary tax liaison between operations and corporate finance. This position plays a critical role in supporting our growth, maintaining compliance, and optimizing our tax position. Essential Duties: Accounting & Financial Reporting: Perform monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis Run monthly capitalization and depreciation and maintain fixed asset schedules Prepare weekly cash forecast Prepare and distribute daily cash and payment report Assist in audit preparation and provide requested schedules/documentation Sales & Property Tax Compliance: Reconcile multi-state and Canadian sales and use tax returns ensuring accurate reporting based on current nexus requirements Prepare and upload consumer use tax & sales tax for credit card convenience fees Research and resolve sales tax notices Manage property tax compliance for all owned or leased locations, including filings, assessments, appeals, and payment coordination Act as the main point of contact between the company and the 3rd party corporate tax team Provide accurate and timely data and analysis for income tax provisions, audit support, and tax planning initiatives Communicate tax-related developments, risks, and strategies to Finance leadership Support corporate initiatives such as tax restructuring, credit utilization, and automation projects Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with human resources and operations teams to understand location changes and ensure tax implications are proactively managed Partner with AP and procurement teams to ensure tax coding and documentation compliance Support ad hoc analysis for new distribution center openings, relocations, or property divestitures Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on sales and/or property tax Experience in retail, property management, real estate, or multi-location environments is preferred Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.) Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills Minimum Requirements: Detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex, multi-state data Strong communicator with the ability to simplify tax matters for non-finance stakeholders Proactive and curious, with a mindset for process improvement and compliance Comfortable working independently while collaborating across functions Competitive compensation package and full benefits including 401K company match
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team at a leading flooring distribution company. This role requires deep expertise in multi-state tax compliance, coupled with the ability to collaborate closely with corporate tax teams on income tax matters and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to operate confidently in a multi-state environment. This role is a key contributor in our accounting department, the Senior Accountant will ensure timely and accurate reporting, drive tax compliance across all distribution locations, and act as the primary tax liaison between operations and corporate finance. This position plays a critical role in supporting our growth, maintaining compliance, and optimizing our tax position. Essential Duties: Accounting & Financial Reporting: Perform monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis Run monthly capitalization and depreciation and maintain fixed asset schedules Prepare weekly cash forecast Prepare and distribute daily cash and payment report Assist in audit preparation and provide requested schedules/documentation Sales & Property Tax Compliance: Reconcile multi-state and Canadian sales and use tax returns ensuring accurate reporting based on current nexus requirements Prepare and upload consumer use tax & sales tax for credit card convenience fees Research and resolve sales tax notices Manage property tax compliance for all owned or leased locations, including filings, assessments, appeals, and payment coordination Act as the main point of contact between the company and the 3rd party corporate tax team Provide accurate and timely data and analysis for income tax provisions, audit support, and tax planning initiatives Communicate tax-related developments, risks, and strategies to Finance leadership Support corporate initiatives such as tax restructuring, credit utilization, and automation projects Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with human resources and operations teams to understand location changes and ensure tax implications are proactively managed Partner with AP and procurement teams to ensure tax coding and documentation compliance Support ad hoc analysis for new distribution center openings, relocations, or property divestitures Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on sales and/or property tax Experience in retail, property management, real estate, or multi-location environments is preferred Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and multi-jurisdictional tax requirements Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.) Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills Minimum Requirements: Detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex, multi-state data Strong communicator with the ability to simplify tax matters for non-finance stakeholders Proactive and curious, with a mindset for process improvement and compliance Comfortable working independently while collaborating across functions Competitive compensation package and full benefits including 401K company match
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