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CARMAX Analyst II, Sales and Use Tax in Richmond, Virginia
8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238
CarMax, the way your career should be!
The Sales Tax Analyst II is responsible for ensuring that CarMax complies with each of the states’ sales and use tax laws. This responsibility consists of researching and implementing tax rate changes or law changes that impact the business. Additional responsibilities include preparing tax compliance returns, taking direction from the Tax Manager to assist on projects related to CarMax initiatives and reducing tax risks through analysis and audit defense.
What you will do – Essential Responsibilities
Under general guidance from management, preparation of monthly tax compliance including analyzing general ledger to monthly reporting and tax variance analysis
Engage external and internal business partners to answer tax inquiries and properly documenting outcomes. Assistance from management may be needed on the more complex inquiries
Under general guidance of management monitor state tax legislation changes and determine impacts to the company, and conduct tax research for new business initiatives
Under general guidance of management, conduct new state/store research, conduct/assist in defending state local audits with support from management
Perform accounting activities, account reconciliations, tax exemption review, and preparing tax related budgets
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Home Office and have a Hybrid work arrangement
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Purpose of the role
This position helps ensure CarMax meets its sales and use obligations with state and local tax jurisdictions. Providing tax support to our key business partners across the organization and external customers. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associate should possess:
Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Solid knowledge of sales/use tax
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strong time management skills
Effective planning and project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with associates at various levels
Written and verbal communication skills
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Ability to multi-task
Attention to details
Ability to express opinions and innovative ideas
Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word, E-mail software (i.e., Microsoft Outlook)
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 2-4 years of tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department
Experience working on multi-state audits
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including writing macros
Working knowledge of Microsoft Access
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Casual and pleasant work environment
Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
Team Oriented
Fast paced and deadline driven department responsibilities
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.