Senior Tax Accountant
Skill
- Strong foundational understanding of state and local tax (SALT) principles, including sales and use tax.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets.
- Experience with tax compliance tools such as Avalara or Vertex.
- Prior public accounting experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
- CPA license highly preferred.
- 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, with exposure to sales and use tax.
- Experience in the service industry preferred.
- Experience with Vantagepoint is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Sales & Use Tax Compliance and Analysis (60%)
- Prepare and support multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including data compilation, return preparation, and reconciliations.
- Research and analyze the sales and use tax treatment of transactions through the review of contracts, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
- Support use tax accruals and identify potential exposure areas.
- Assist with exemption certificate management and compliance documentation.
- Direct and Indirect Tax Support (20%)
- Assist with international, federal, and state income tax compliance, including data gathering and initiating payments.
- Support non-income-based tax filings.
- Tax Notices, Nexus and Registrations (10%)
- Assist in responding to tax notices and information requests.
- Assist with nexus analysis, state registrations, and related compliance requirements.
- Tax Research and Process Improvement (10%)
- Maintain tax work papers and supporting documentation, ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit ready.
- Assist in improving tax processes, controls, and documentation.
About the Role
Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.
The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company’s federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations, with a primary focus on sales and use tax matters across a multi-state footprint.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, ideally within the services industry, and demonstrate a strong foundational understanding of state and local tax (SALT) principles.
This role offers exposure to sales and use tax, federal and state income taxes, and international tax matters within a growing organization.
Requirements
- Frequent movement through home office.
- May occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Physical Demands
- Frequent sitting.
- Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
- Flex spending accounts (FSA).
- Dental and vision plans.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance.
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Pay Range
- 82,000 - 92,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))
Accounting
- Remote (United States)
Notice to Third Party Agencies
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