Sales Use Tax Accountant

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking Sales & Use Tax Accountant who will also supervise a team of accounts payable specialists. The position is located at our HQ in Middlefield, CT.

In this role, you will oversee accounts payable operations and manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance. This role blends hands on tax work with leadership of the accounts payable function

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise daily accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, approvals, and vendor payments


• Review AP transactions, manage vendor relationships, and oversee 1099 reporting


• Calculate and support sales & use tax filings across 27 states, including Wayfair nexus considerations


• Manage exemption certificates, W-9s, tax registrations, and business licenses


• Recommend tax treatment on purchase transactions


• Assist with tax audits, notices, and inquiries


• Prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• 3-5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance


• Problem‑solving and productive decision‑making skills


• Planful and organized, with ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment


• Accountability and integrity


• Team leadership, collaboration, and ability to coach and develop others


• Attention to detail


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

*Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code