Sales Tax Accountant III

IGT delivers thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—from the casino floor to mobile screens—powered by world-class content, technical and commercial capabilities, and a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership. With over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products in more than 100 jurisdictions, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to the customers we serve.

About the role

We are seeking a professional to join our global tax function as an expert in sales tax preparation. Your work will protect the company from compliance risks, optimize tax processes, and ensure smooth, hassle-free customer transactions. This role drives timeliness, accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the sales tax lifecycle while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Accounting teams. You will interpret new sales tax rules, identify risks and opportunities, and help drive returns to completion. Success requires strong tax expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and an aptitude for process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Reconcile sales tax accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Research and interpret state and local tax laws to ensure compliance and identify potential savings opportunities.
• Maintain exemption certificate records and respond to customer and auditor requests.
• Partner with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Operations to ensure tax is applied correctly on invoices and purchases.
• Support sales tax audits by gathering documentation and preparing responses.
• Continuously improve processes by leveraging tax automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. An advanced degree in Taxation and a CPA license is ideal.
• 3-5+ years of experience in accounting or sales tax.
• Advanced Excel data analysis skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, data visualization, and power query.
• Systems knowledge, including familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems; experience with Vertex or Avalara is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to explain complex tax concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with professionals of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong time management and organization skills to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team to solve complex problems innovatively.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

Pay

The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $88,000 – $112,000 USD, based on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. Actual compensation may vary.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Bonus or commission opportunities (role-dependent)

Location: Reno or Las Vegas, NV