Senior Indirect Tax Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the department's indirect tax operations.

• Oversee the business personal property tax responsibilities, which include managing location lists, processing bill payments, handling notices, conducting audits, and liaising with a third-party filing preparer.

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with internal departments.

• Evaluate sales and use tax risks and offer strategies to reduce assessments.

• Collect data and documentation for indirect tax audits and coordinate with internal teams to ensure deadlines are met.

• Maintain the accuracy of Avalara by researching and implementing tax codes while supporting testing efforts.

• Aid the Tax Manager with state income tax notices and the preparation of payments and vouchers.

• Ensure adherence to state sales and use tax regulations and work to minimize audit assessments.

• Collaborate on due diligence and the integration process of newly acquired businesses.

• Support the Finance team with fixed asset management and operating leases.

• Complete special projects as directed by the Tax Manager.

• Report directly to the Tax Manager.

• Operate in various locations, including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, refineries, and hospital environments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in indirect tax within a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or consulting setting.

• Mandatory experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.

• Preferred familiarity with indirect tax technologies and automation platforms like Avalara, Vertex, Sovos, Thomson Reuters, CertifyTax, or similar tools.

• Experience in supporting ERP implementations, integrating indirect tax engines, and initiating process automation.

• Preferred experience with VAT/GST compliance and international indirect tax issues.

• Strong understanding of sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and transaction tax regulations.

• Experience with tax automation and compliance systems.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, or similar platforms.

• Preferred knowledge of tax research tools and data analytics platforms.

• Ability to manage multiple projects while achieving goals and meeting deadlines.

• Moderate travel is required.

• Capability to occasionally lift or transport up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to wear approved PPE when required on certain company or client premises.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package starting from day one.

• Coverage for medical, dental, and vision.

• 401K plan with matching contributions.

• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.

• Compensation for cell phone expenses.

• Eight paid holidays.

• 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.

• Training and mentoring programs.

• Opportunities for advancement.