Specialist - Sales Tax at Airbase

Independence, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Industrial GasesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred (in lieu of degree, additional related experience may be accepted)
  • Knowledge of sales tax procedures/laws and accounting principles
  • Skilled in Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize financial applications within SAP/ERP software
  • Exhibits customer-focused behavior such as building positive relationships

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer account disputes for multiple states, prioritizing to ensure efficient and accurate resolution; provide analysis and assistance with nonpayment issues and resolve root causes; cross-trained to manage non-tax disputes
  • Utilize research tools and critical thinking to determine proper taxability of customers and transactions; use independent judgment to evaluate customer taxability status against tax guidelines, balancing liability and customer satisfaction
  • Research, understand, interpret, and communicate sales and use tax laws to internal and external customers
  • Establish and maintain quality relationships with branch managers, account managers, and area sales managers; involve regional managers and vice presidents, providing clarification and advice on issues and potential liability
  • Review and approve exemption certificates provided by customers; maintain all certificates and correspondence
  • Review customer transactions via SAP billing block report and SAP tax override report; assist branches to resolve daily tax issues, blocks, and overrides
  • Create custom accounts in sales tax software (Vertex) to meet customer-specific taxing requirements
  • Calculate liabilities and file monthly and quarterly excise tax returns
  • Manage effective internal/external client relationships; proactively interact to reduce new disputes
  • Approve and process tax credit invoice requests for short pays on invoices due to sales taxes
  • Provide vendors with properly executed exemption certificates where applicable

Skills

Sales Tax
Use Tax
Tax Compliance
Tax Research
Customer Dispute Resolution
Tax Exemptions
Tax Laws Interpretation
Critical Thinking

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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