Senior Sales and Use Tax Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Provide exceptional service to customers, external vendors, and government agencies while ensuring compliance with state and local tax regulations.

• Oversee sales and use tax audits across multiple states, focusing on strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Support business operations by identifying processes to reduce tax obligations.

• Analyze and enhance processes for improved efficiency, quality, and accuracy.

• Conduct audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes in a multi-state context.

• Address tax-related issues raised by external customers.

• Respond to inquiries from internal customers and vendors about state and local tax matters.

• Prepare reconciliations for Sales and Use tax accounts.

• Execute research projects related to multi-state Sales & Use tax.

• Assist with due diligence assessments for multi-state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

• Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software.

• Draft technical communications to state officials regarding interpretations of tax laws.

• Apply for, secure, and enact special tax exemptions.

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives for tax processes.

• Create, write, plan, and deliver training sessions for internal stakeholders.

• Aid in achieving Sales & Use Tax compliance objectives and undertake additional compliance responsibilities as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

• Proficient in computer applications.

• Familiarity with Windows operating environment.

• Competent in word processing software.

• Skilled in Excel spreadsheet management.

• Experience with Vertex Software is a plus.

• SAP experience is advantageous.

• Strong social and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Positive attitude towards collaboration and teamwork.

• Capable project management skills.

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

• Proficient in developing and managing effective work processes.

• Analytical mindset for problem-solving.

• Knowledge of process control mechanisms.

• Willingness to work extended hours when necessary.

• Competent in using standard office and computer equipment.

• Availability for required overnight travel as needed.

• Physical ability to walk, sit, lift, push, and climb as necessary.

• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds consistently.

• Candidates may be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely.

• Required overnight travel as necessary.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.