Staff Accountant - Sales and Use Tax

MTS Systems, is seeking a Staff Accountant who has a high attention to detail, is a problem solver, self-starter and has a positive team player attitude. This role is a key member of our accounting team located at our headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. This position is primarily responsible for performing sales and use tax-related activities in addition to other general accounting work

• Prepares sales and use tax reports timely and accurately
• Maintains tax notices, records, returns for proper record-keeping
• Maintains business licenses and applicable compliance documentation
• Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements
• Actively participates in the month-end close process, prepares journal entries, troubleshoots and resolves discrepancies.
• Reconciles and analyzes general ledger accounts.
• Prepares documentation in support of external and internal audits.
• Interacts and collaborates cross-functionally for assigned job responsibilities and projects.
• Supports internal and external audits and reviews.
• Performs other accounting or analysis projects or duties as requested.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP account concepts and terminology

Two (2) years of experience with sales and use tax

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting experience

Major ERP experience SAP preferred

Sarbanes Oxley knowledge helpful