Analyst II, Sales and Use Tax

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.