Sales Tax Accountant

NuCO2 is the only national provider of beverage-grade carbon dioxide solutions to the restaurant and hospitality industry, servicing over 170,000 customers and carbonating over 43 million drinks daily for national chains, local restaurants, convenience stores, theme parks, and sports/entertainment venues.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales Tax Accountant to join our Finance team. In this hybrid role, you will support multi-state sales tax compliance, including filings, payments, exemption certificate management, and business licensing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build expertise in indirect tax while contributing to automation and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple state and local jurisdictions.
• Process and reconcile tax payments (electronic and check), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies to resolve tax payment issues or discrepancies.
• Assist with sales tax audits and respond to jurisdictional inquiries.
• Review, validate, and maintain resale and exemption certificates to ensure compliance.
• Track expirations and proactively manage renewals.
• Support implementation and maintenance of electronic certificate management systems.
• Process new business licenses and renewals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor upcoming expirations and ensure timely renewals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for licensing compliance.
• Support initiatives to automate tax processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist with system enhancements and third-party tax/payment solutions.
• Research and resolve outstanding payments with taxing authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (Associate degree with relevant experience considered).
• 1–3 years of accounting or indirect tax experience.
• Familiarity with multi-state sales and use tax compliance preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, lookups, pivot tables).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or tax software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) is a plus.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for educational and professional development.