The Role
Prepare and review multi-state sales and use tax returns, journal entries, reconciliations, invoices, tax accruals, and exemption certificates. Maintain Vertex tax-system setups, research tax regulations, support external audits, identify account variances, improve procedures, and assist with RPA projects. The role requires independent work, strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and collaboration with internal teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
About the RoleCanon U.S.A. Inc., headquartered in Melville, NY seeks a Senior Tax Accountant (Sr Accountant, Tax). The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare and review sales and use tax returns for multi-states, to comply with state and local regulations. This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.
Your Impact- Prepare and review journal entries and perform account reconciliations, identify account variances and determine corrective action - Review purchase invoices to determine taxability and review use tax accruals for accuracy - Review customers’ sales tax exemption certificate, based on state requirements and perform system updates Vertex and Canon’s ERP system (S21). - Maintain setups in Vertex O series system for sales and purchase transactions - Prepare support documents for requests from external auditors - Research tax rules and regulations for various sales and purchase transactions and remain current with tax law changes - Evaluate policies and procedures and suggest improvements where necessary, and assist with Robotics Process Automation (RPA) projects - Operate independently with general direction from manager
About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, plus 5 years of related experience, CPA helpful - 5+ years of multi-state sales tax accounting experience - Requires general accounting work experience and knowledge of GAAP - Proficiency with Vertex Returns, or similar tax management system required - Oracle and Tableau experience a plus - Strong Excel skills required - Ability to work independently and interact well with others We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $76,150 - $114,040 annually.
Company OverviewAbout our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its
Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.
Who We Are
Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.What We Offer
You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.And Even More Perks!
-Employee referral bonus -Employee discounts -“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function) -Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community -Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers’ site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon. #CUSA Workstyle DescriptionHybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs. Posting Tags#PM19 #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRIDSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- At least 5 years of related experience
- At least 5 years of multi-state sales tax accounting experience
- General accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency with Vertex Returns or a similar tax management system
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- CPA certification or experience
- Ability to work independently and interact well with others
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
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The Company
What We Do
Living and Working Together For The Common Good... - Kyosei Kyosei unites Canon and its employees in contributing to the prosperity of humanity and the protection of the world we share. As a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions, our determination to live and work together for the common good permeates everything we do, from research and development, to product manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution.







