Sales and Use Tax Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review exemption certificates for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with applicable state requirements
• Validate client tax documentation and confirm that exempt status is properly supported by current records
• Research state-specific sales and use tax exemption rules to determine whether submitted certificates meet compliance standards
• Support certificate processing activities tied to CERTifyTax implementation and related onboarding workflows
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve missing, expired, or incorrect exemption documentation
• Maintain organized records of certificate reviews, validation results, and follow-up actions
• Aid in a high volume of sales tax certificate requests while meeting established deadlines
• Utilize platforms such as CERTifyTax, Vertex, or Avalara to review and manage exemption-related information

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in sales and use tax, tax compliance, or a closely related accounting function
• Prior experience reviewing, validating, and maintaining sales tax certificate documentation
• Familiarity with one or more tax technology platforms such as CERTifyTax, Vertex, or Avalara
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling high-volume documentation
• Ability to work independently in a remote or distributed team environment

Qualifications

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