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ACCOUNTING LEAD CLERK

3+ months ago Nashville, TN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Complete sales, use, and special tax returns in a timely accurate manner. Responsibilities also include balancing all tax liability accounts on a weekly and period basis. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for understanding and learning all aspects of multiple points of sale taxes.
  • Prepare and analyze tax returns for multiple government entities.
  • Reviewing and ensuring adequate and accurate balance sheet detail as related to period closings
  • Complete sales and use tax returns
  • Balance sales and use accounts
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
  • Understanding of the Sales and Use tax process
  • Strong planning, organization, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Accounting skills and ledger balancing experience
  • Strong typing and 10 key skills
  • Strong analytical and math skills
  • Strong planning, organization, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Accounting skills and ledger balancing experience
  • Professional in dealing with controllers, other division personnel, stores, customers/vendors & other depts.
  • Demonstrated sound business judgment and the ability to work successfully with all levels of associates, backgrounds, and perspectives.
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
  • Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive and following up to ensure completion.
  • Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
  • Proven ability to set high standards of performance for self; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
  • Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high change environment.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of files, conversations and documents.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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Client-provided location(s): Nashville, TN
Job ID: kroger-144399
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-07T12:57:48

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Work Flexibility

      • Office Life and Perks

        • Vacation and Time Off

          • Financial and Retirement

            • 401(K)
            • Pension
            • Financial Counseling
          • Professional Development

            • Leadership Training Program
            • Tuition Reimbursement
            • Promote From Within
          • Diversity and Inclusion

            • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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