Staff Accountant II- SALT

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. We value quality and invest in our employees by offering a competitive benefits package including a great work-life balance and opportunities for continuing education through training and conferences. Arthrex is located in Naples, Florida which has great weather year-round and no state income tax!

Main Objective:

Perform general accounting duties, in conjunction with State and Local Taxation (SALT), GST, 1099 (NEC, MISC, etc.), 1042-S, and Personal Property Tax (TPPT) reconciliation and preparation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile Sales and Use Tax (SUT), Consumer’s Use Tax (CUT), Excise, and GST data between Vertex tax system and primary SAP/ERP system.  Resolve variances, prepare returns and payments. 
• Prepare and file business annual reports, and license renewals for state and local taxes
• Research tax regulations on a state-by-state basis, to determine taxability of materials and/or services sold or purchased. 
• Review customer and vendor invoices to verify accuracy of tax calculations
• Update tax mapping and tax assist rules in Vertex tax software or SAP/ERP Systems as applicable.
• Maintain historical archive of filed returns, reports, and records electronically
• Prepare periodic reports, as needed, such as summarizing SUT, CUT, Excise, GST, TPPT, 1042-s and 1042 data on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis
• Reconcile 1099 reports, file extensions, mail forms to the recipients, file reports with the IRS, and audit W-9 files.
• Reconcile 1042-S/1042 reports for non-domestic persons or entities, mailing 1042-S forms to the recipients, filing 1042-S and 1042 reports on time with the IRS, and auditing W-8 forms on file.
• Reconcile backup withholding reports and ensure payments to the IRS are made timely
• Assist in SUT, CUT, Excise, GST, TPPT, 1099, 1042-S and/or 1042 Tax audit preparation that may include preparing reports, compiling backup, responding to auditors, researching statutes, contesting audit exceptions
• Assist in special accounting projects, to improve processes, or to provide information/reports, and generate instructions for department use
• Review exempt certificates, monitor expiration dates and request updated exemption certificates

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in accounting required
• 2 years relevant experience required
• Prior sales tax or AP experience preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Strong Accounting Knowledge
• Good Organizational Skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team
• Ability to effectively coordinate activities with other departments
• Ability to multi-task

Machine, Tools, and/or Software Skills:

PC, Microsoft Office Suite 2007, online/intranet based corporate banking/treasury management software, enterprise based ERP systems with integrated sales/use tax compliance software, and fixed asset modules, office equipment. Preferred prior experience in SAP, Vertex Sales/Use Tax Q Series and Excel

Arthrex 2023 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.