Barnes & Noble

Tax Accountant

Barnes & Noble$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
  • 3+ years of related experience required.
  • Experience in Vertex O series preferred.
  • Familiarity with Oracle and tax research software (Checkpoint) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented with independent work capabilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, particularly with v-lookups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Deloitte with preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns and payments.
  • Resolve sales and use tax notices through effective written and oral communication.
  • Reconcile tax payments against the general ledger.
  • Prepare journal entries and conduct sales tax account reconciliations monthly.
  • Aid in state sales tax audits and both internal and external audits as necessary.
  • Research and interpret various State and local Tax Codes and Revenue Rulings.
  • Respond to requests from various State organizations promptly.
  • Manage special projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Employee Discount.
  • EAP and Sick Pay for those working less than 20 hours weekly.
  • Paid Time Off, including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, for those working 20-29.99 hours weekly.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision) for those working 30+ hours weekly.
  • 401(k) with Company Match for those working 20+ hours weekly.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Position Overview:
The Tax Accountant is responsible for communicating with state and local representatives and various departments within the company to resolve any sales tax related issues. Partner with Deloitte to file Café, Gross Receipts and State and Local Sales and Use Tax Returns on a monthly and quarterly basis. Prepare journal entries and sales tax account reconciliations at the end of the month. Assist with state sales tax audits and internal and external audits when needed.

Position Responsibilities:
• Assist Deloitte with the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns and payments
• Assist Deloitte with the resolution of sales and use tax notices through written and oral communication
• Reconcile tax payments to the general ledger
• Prepare journal entries and sales tax account reconciliations at the end of the month
• Assist with state sales tax audits and internal and external audits
• Research and interpret various State and local Tax Codes, Revenue Rulings and Tax Court Cases
• Respond promptly to various State's requests
• Responsible for special projects as assigned

Position Requirements:
• Experience in Vertex O series preferred
• Experience with Oracle and tax research software (Checkpoint) a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel (including v-lookups, pivot tables)
• Must possess strong analytical skills
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently

Position Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
• 3+ years of related experience required

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.

An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $80,000 - $95,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

About Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a bookseller company that operates mainly through its Barnes & Noble Booksellers chain of bookstores. The company was founded in 1917 by Charles Barnes and G. Clifford Noble and is headquartered in New York City. Barnes & Noble is known for its large selection of books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as its cafe and music section. The company also sells e-books and e-readers through its Nook Digital division. Barnes & Noble has struggled in recent years due to competition from online retailers and the rise of e-books. The company has closed many of its stores and has shifted its focus to its online business.
Learn more about Barnes & Noble
Size
3,270 employees
Market Cap
$82.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$127.7 million
Founded
1873
5 Year Trend
-4%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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