Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JinkoSolar US Inc is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage indirect tax, regulatory compliance, and government reporting activities. This role will oversee various tax-related responsibilities and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and file sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
- Monitor nexus requirements and maintain tax registrations
- Review taxability of transactions and ensure proper application of sales and use tax
- Research and resolve indirect tax issues related to purchases, sales, and exemptions
- Maintain exemption certificates and supporting documentation
- Prepare and file personal property tax returns
- Coordinate annual business license renewals and registrations
- Maintain compliance with state and local regulatory filing requirements
- Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions
- Identify opportunities to improve tax compliance processes and controls
- Assist with implementation and maintenance of tax technology solutions
- Develop and maintain tax procedures and documentation
- Support special projects, acquisitions, and business initiatives from a tax perspective
- Prepare tax-related account reconciliations
- Analyze tax accounts and investigate variances
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Maintain tax schedules and supporting workpapers
- Prepare and file various federal, state, and local regulatory reports to ensure compliance with government reporting requirements
- Coordinate and manage annual Census Bureau surveys and reporting requirements, including economic census, annual business surveys, and other statistical reporting obligations
- Prepare and file unclaimed property (escheatment) reports in multiple jurisdictions, including identifying reportable items, performing due diligence notifications, and maintaining supporting documentation
- Prepare 1099 schedule annually
- Monitor compliance with state and local reporting requirements and maintain a filing calendar to ensure timely submissions
- Assist with government inquiries, notices, examinations, and information requests
- Maintain registrations and accounts with various government agencies and regulatory authorities
- Collaborate with internal departments to gather, validate, and reconcile data required for regulatory filings
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to requests related to regulatory filings and compliance matters
- Partner with other departments to ensure tax compliance
- Provide guidance on indirect tax implications of business transactions
- Assist with training and education related to tax requirements
- Support quarterly and annually internal and external audit
- Provide reports and analysis to support company initiatives when requested
- Conduct ad hoc projects based on Sales, Legal, Operation, HR and other department’s need
- Perform all other duties as required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field required
- 2–5 years of tax or accounting experience, preferably with exposure to indirect taxes
- Experience in a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or a combination of both
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems, especially with SAP
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred
- Multi-state sales and use tax experience preferred
- Experience supporting tax audits and regulatory examinations
- Read and speak Chinese
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