US Sales tax Specialist

Name: Sales & Tax Specialist

Job Type: full-time

Status: Regular

Description and Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: As a Sales & Use Tax Specialist you will work closely with the Senior Specialist to ensure timely filing and tax compliance while maintaining customer satisfaction. This position performs a wide range of sales and use tax (SUT) compliance functions in a team-based, collaborative environment. Accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and timely filing of the clients returns and payments.

Job Duties:
• Keep current on tax laws/regulations for responsible states
• Ensure timely process and updates on rates and prepayments
• Keep abreast of changes in industry regulations
• Timely responsive to both internal and external emails and chats
• Be responsible for the initial review of all sales tax exemption certificates
• Prepare and file sales/use tax returns and amendments for a variety of clients
• Respond to and promptly resolve notices
• Communicate with clients regarding filings/registrations/notices
• Manage voluntary disclosure communications and filings
• Reconcile sales tax liability accounts
• Maintain updated tax return filing calendars
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Additional responsibilities as skills/experience merit
• Proficient in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Some over-time may be required
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to problem solve and use sound judgement

Requirements:
• Associates or bachelors degree, accounting preferred
• Two-plus years of sales/use tax compliance experience, preferably in high volume environment
• Previous experience with multi-state tax work
• Strong logical, analytical and problem solving/reconciliation skills
• Intermediate to advanced excel skill set
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects