Working at Young Living 

Our community of wellness started small in 1993, when  D. Gary Young  and Mary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation. After establishing Young Living in 1994, the Youngs developed its groundbreaking Seed to Seal® process, which preserves the integrity and potency of essential oils through every step of the production process. 

We believe every person has the right to wellness. It transcends all and has the power to unite us as members of the same human family striving for the same happiness. It is part of the reason we are passionate about making everyone feel included, welcome, and respected. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law, all are welcome in the Young Living family. 

Summary

Young Living is looking for a detail-oriented, hardworking, tax associate. This role is responsible for providing support to the tax department and be responsible for the preparation, filing, and payment of sales tax returns for multiple state and city locations, along with various sales tax department projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, takes initiative and thrives in fast-paced team environments.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Analyze/audit complex and advanced sales tax reports of tax collected and reported 
• Prepare, analyze, and submit sales tax returns in a timely manner
• Audit sales tax account reconciliation 
• Analyze complex and advanced sales tax audit documentation and research  
• Assist sales tax regulation research
• Assist entering new product setup and classifications 
• Assist and file complex and advanced personal property taxes 
• Manage resale exemption certificate process
• Assist with various tax department projects 
• Assist with internal sales tax audits 
• Assist in 1099 & T4A preparations/auditing 
• File monthly Withholdings reports and prepare annual reconciliation

Required Education and Experience         

Bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience plus four years of related experience.  

Or     

Associate degree in accounting, business, or related area; or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school; or job-specific skills acquired through on-the-job-training or apprenticeship program. Five plus years’ related experience.  

Competencies 

Written and Oral Communication  

Time Management 

Decisive Decision-Making 

Accounting Software  

Training and Development 

Relationship Management  

Sales Tax Law

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Experience filing of sales tax returns 

• Experience using Vertex O Series, Vertex Returns and Reporting 

• Experience with account reconciliations 

• Experience with State audits 

• Working knowledge in using JD Edwards accounting software 

• Skilled in project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication 

• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude 

• Ability to work in a team  

• Experience filing of sales and use tax returns 

• Experience using Vertex O Series, Vertex Returns and Reporting 

• Experience with account reconciliations 

• Experience with State audits 
• Ability to follow established processes and directions

• Working knowledge in using JD Edwards accounting software 

• Skilled in project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication 

• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, self-accountability, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude 

• Ability to work in a team
• Advanced Word and formulas, formatting, and tables in Excel 

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position will supervise some of the tasks completed by Level I and Level II employees. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls and reach with hands and arms. This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file, and lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a half hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional information 

Young Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.