Sales Tax Accountant

Location: Nashville, TN (onsite to start then fully remote) – Open to TN residents only.

About the role

A growing organization is launching a new B2B Shopify ecommerce platform and seeking an experienced consultant to lead a tax systems implementation initiative. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for sales tax compliance, Avalara integration, ERP connectivity, and multi-state tax requirements while collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors.

Benefits

• Lead a high-impact ecommerce and tax technology implementation project.
• Take ownership of tax compliance strategy and system integration decisions.
• Work primarily remotely with flexibility and minimal overtime expectations.
• Partner directly with leadership and influence business-critical processes.
• Opportunity to leverage expertise across Avalara, ERP systems, and ecommerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and integration of Avalara with ERP and ecommerce platforms.
• Coordinate tax system integration efforts between Avalara, Sage 100, and Shopify.
• Conduct multi-state sales tax research for current and expansion markets.
• Develop and maintain state-by-state tax compliance documentation.
• Manage communication with tax authorities as needed.
• Coordinate vendors, stakeholders, and project activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide recommendations on tax compliance processes, system configuration, and best practices.
• Monitor project milestones and drive implementation progress.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Avalara implementation and configuration experience.
• Strong background in multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Experience integrating tax solutions with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of tax authority requirements and compliance processes.
• Demonstrated project leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and consulting skills.
• Ability to work independently and make strategic recommendations.

Skills

• Preferred Sage 100 integration experience.
• Shopify or ecommerce platform implementation experience.
• Experience supporting B2B ecommerce environments.
• Consulting background focused on indirect tax or tax technology solutions.

Pay

Salary Range: Competitive, Market Rate $75,000 - $120,000