Sr. Tax Accountant

APi Group is a global, market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services in over 500 locations worldwide. APi provides statutorily mandated and other contracted services to a strong base of long-standing customers across industries. We are driven by entrepreneurial business leaders to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. As our presence across the globe increases, we are striving to become the #1 people-first company in the world.

At APi Group, our purpose is clear: We Build Great Leaders. We believe that everyone at APi is a Leader, and we provide leadership development programs across our businesses to facilitate growth. Our distinct leadership development culture creates an empowered, entrepreneurial atmosphere where our leaders can grow, thrive, and belong.

We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who will support ERP and tax software (SaaS) implementation projects, manage use tax accruals related to credit cards and accounts payable, and provide essential support for merger and acquisition activities. This position requires a meticulous and proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. As a Sales Tax Accountant within the Shared Services Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations for multiple companies under our Api Group Inc. and subsidiary companies. The sales tax team reports to the Sales and Use Tax, Licensing Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file sales tax returns for various states and local jurisdictions on a timely basis, and reconcile sales tax payable accounts monthly.
• Review and analyze AP transactions, credit card, and P-card transactions to ensure appropriate use tax accrual; reconcile use tax accounts and prepare monthly reports to management.
• Assist with sales tax audits, including compiling documentation and responding to queries, and conduct research on sales tax issues to provide recommendations to management and company financial leaders.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of tax software solutions, and identify and resolve any issues related to the ERP or tax software systems post-implementation.
• Conduct thorough tax due diligence and evaluate tax liabilities and potential risks on acquisition targets.
• Support the opening of new tax accounts for acquired companies, ensure timely filing of initial sales tax returns for new entities, and assist in closing tax accounts and resolving outstanding issues for divested entities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales tax accounting, preferably within the construction industry or a shared services environment.
• Experience with multi-state sales tax compliance.

Benefits and Compensation:

This role will be eligible for hybrid work flexibility based out of our New Brighton office. The pay range is $71,800- $108,100, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include:

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Access to corporate fitness center
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Leadership Flex - hybrid work environment
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

APi Group is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. In keeping with this commitment, APi Group will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Total Rewards and People Services at 651-604-2882 or email PeopleResources@apigroupinc.us.

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Location: New Brighton, MN, US

Posted Date: 11/22/2024