Sales & Use Tax Senior - Contract

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual filings across all states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Gather, manipulate, and analyze data: Support accurate tax return preparation through detailed data analysis and reconciliation.
• Research jurisdictional notices: Respond promptly to notices from taxing authorities and communicate their status to relevant teams.
• Maintain filing and payment procedures: Establish and update processes for tax filing and payments with state tax agencies.
• Absorb quarterly estimated income tax spreadsheets: Help prepare and review estimated tax calculations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare payment requests for estimated income taxes: Facilitate timely remittance of state estimated income tax payments.
• Support federal and state income tax return preparation: Assist in preparing subsidiary income tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile sales tax liability accounts: Investigate and resolve discrepancies in sales tax accounts to maintain accurate records.
• Utilize Vertex software: Apply knowledge of Vertex software for indirect tax return preparation and submission.

Requirements

• Experience with sales and use tax compliance: Minimum of 7 years of direct experience preparing and filing state and local sales and use tax returns.
• Proficiency with Vertex software: Hands-on experience using Vertex for indirect tax filings is required.
• Strong data analysis skills: Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets for tax compliance purposes.
• Knowledge of multi-state tax regulations: Familiarity with tax laws across all US states, including jurisdictional notices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple filings and deadlines efficiently.
• Effective communication abilities: Capable of responding to notices and liaising with tax authorities clearly and professionally.
• Detail-oriented approach: Precision in reconciling accounts and preparing accurate filings.
• Remote work capability: Proven experience working effectively in a remote environment.