Tax Accountant

TJX Companies is hiring a Tax Accountant to prepare, file, and pay sales and use tax returns for its US divisions. The role also supports tax licensing and audits, reconciles general ledger accounts, coordinates tax-rate updates with IT, and tests system changes.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, file, and pay all Sales and Use Tax returns and payments for US divisions managing multiple / variable tax rates for localities
• Assist in applying for new and renewal licenses and ensuring licenses are maintained and payments are processed accordingly
• Reconcile General Ledger liability accounts, research and resolve any variances
• Assist in providing State & Local Auditors with reporting, sales detail, and invoices to address requirements
• Work with IT to update and enter sales tax rates. Verify with Stores that the changes have been updated on the registers
• Participate in testing of system fixes and enhancements and address any system issues
• Special projects as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience
• Intermediate Accounting knowledge
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge of Excel and Word and the ability to build moderately complex spreadsheets
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and written skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• 1-2 years in Accounting or Finance environment, preferably Tax related

Benefits:

• Associate discount (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• 401(k) match (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• HSA and health care FSA (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• EAP (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• Incentive programs for management (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• Auto and home insurance discounts (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship program (subject to applicable plan or program terms, including eligibility terms, and may change from time to time).