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SalaryEssendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 - 4:30
Major Responsibilities:
- Collect resale certificates for new accounts from the Credit Department associates. Verify all information is included, e.g. tax id #, name and address, description of business, document is signed and dated. Certificates are uploaded to Vertex.
- Required to know individual state requirements for resale certificates to provide guidance to Credit team.
- Review daily reports to determine whether we are compliant with our existing tax certificates on file. If a corporate change has been made, then a request is made for a new certificate and a new legal entity is created.
- Primary liaison with Corporate Tax team.
- Responsible for yearly tax audit which requires 100% compliance to avoid unnecessary tax expense for Essendant.
- Maintain Vertex website by mapping the legal entity to the tax certificate. Select jurisdiction of purchaser’s registration. Upload certificate. Verify and approve entries are correct.
- Responsible for issuing tax credits for customers charged tax in error.
- Responsible for testing upgrades to Vertex system, and handling all system issues with IT.
- Create spreadsheet to remove 3rd party dealers registered in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Mississippi, as well as federal government agencies.
- Understands and demonstrates Essendants’ Core Values.
- Performs other duties as assigned, e.g. special projects.
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Must be familiar with states’ resale tax certificates and requirements.
- Intermediate organizational and analytic skills.
- Intermediate attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Basic knowledge of SAP.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 1 – 2 years directly-applicable work experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k with matching
- Company Holidays
- Overtime Pay for hourly employees
- Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
- Maternity and Parental leave benefits
- Employee discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
