Tax Accountant

Milton CAT, the exclusive dealer of Caterpillar equipment in the Northeast has an exciting opportunity for a Tax Accountant in our Milford, MA location. If you have a passion for numbers and learning and want to jump on board of an iconic brand of the highest quality and best supported products in the industry, check out a career with us! Reporting to the Controller, the Tax Accountant is responsible for building and managing the tax team and compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations. We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This key position is primarily focused on sales tax, use tax, property tax and tax audit support.

• Ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations, staying updated on changes in tax laws.
• Research and prepare documentation relating to tax rate changes impacting the Company.
• File accurate sales and use tax returns with tax authorities in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain tax account analysis, reconciliations, and monthly journal entries.
• Review sales transactions to determine taxability and appropriate tax rates and manage and validate customer exemption certificates.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of sales and use tax transactions, including documentation to support tax filings.
• Provide documentation and support during audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in sales and use tax compliance, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicate with internal teams, tax authorities, and external vendors regarding tax matters, and provide training and guidance on tax compliance.
• Lead coordination with tax consultants and internal staff to ensure tax compliance in new states.
• Review, research, and respond to tax notices, inquiries, and questions from business and external parties relating to sales and use tax, property tax, tax audits and other tax matters.
• Maintain tax calendar ensuring all tax filing requirements are met.
• Assist with payroll and income tax filings.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience preparing multijurisdictional sales and use tax returns and strong knowledge of sales and use tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, decision making and time management skills along with a willingness to roll up your sleeves are required for success in this role.
• Experience with financial and accounting software systems, Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office tools including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in tax calculations, filings, and recordkeeping.
• Adaptability to changing tax laws and business requirements, and commitment to ethical tax accounting practices.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions, apply tax laws, collaborate effectively with other departments, and identify and resolve complex tax issues.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.

Resumes that are mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to Milton CAT or any employee will not be considered.  You must apply online. A background check and drug test are required as part of our pre-employment process.

Milton CAT is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We base all employment decisions to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA employer.  Milton CAT is a Drug-Free workplace.