Work Location Type: Hybrid

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. We're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

• Prepare and file 80+ state sales tax returns on a monthly basis by the specified due dates.
• Help facilitate sales tax audits and provide all documentation that is requested by the various state auditors.
• Assist management with implementing a new sales tax software that will make the return preparation more efficient and controlled.
• Assist in the resolution of any sales tax reporting notices.
• Ensure that all appropriate accounting entries have been made in accordance with proper guidance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile various balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis; investigate reconciling items and make sure they are resolved timely.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify variances and explain underlying business reasons for changes in activity.
• Clearly communicate explanations and support with respect to external consultant (audit) and internal management information requests.
• Cross-train with and provide back up for other members of the Shared Services Accounting team.
• Ensure that Company financial policies, procedures and controls are followed.
• Take appropriate steps to safeguard company assets and ensure that all financial books and records are maintained in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that financial controls and processes throughout the business are adequate to ensure the effectiveness of the internal control environment.
• Ensure that all monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities, financial reporting, analysis, audit activities and tax filings are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Evaluate continuous improvement opportunities and implement initiatives as needed to streamline and enhance processes and reduce costs.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with all internal and external business Partners.

• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit or related large corporate accounting/finance experience required; Multinational company experience preferred
• Strong knowledge about the following is required: US GAAP, sales tax accounting, payroll accounting, AP & AR processes, cash reconciliations, capital assets
• Proven analytical skills and ability to recognize and explain unusual trends
• Independently problem-solve and be able to determine root cause and develop action plans to resolve issues
• Must be process oriented and be able to understand processes from start to finish
• StroAdvanced knowledge of Excel
• Must be able to shift focus easily and draw conclusions timely as business needs arise
• Agility and adherence to deadlines specially during tax filing and month end close periods
• SAP experience highly desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills