Senior Tax Analyst - Sales and Use Tax Compliance and Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Review monthly state sales and use tax returns, tax payments, and other tax filings.
• Gather, analyze, and validate sales and use tax data to support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Prepare tax accounting entries related to sales and use tax activities.
• Research, analyze, interpret, and apply sales and use tax laws to support tax filing positions.
• Manage sales and use tax registrations, renewals, and account closures.
• Monitor sales and use tax accounts to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in the management of state sales and use tax audits, including gathering supporting documentation, responding to information requests, and performing related research and analysis.
• Respond to sales and use tax notices and communicate with state and local taxing authorities as needed.
• Maintain the tax notice log and participate in regular reviews with tax team members to ensure timely resolution of notices and minimize assessments.
• Respond to sales and use tax inquiries and support internal business groups with tax-related requests and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain resale and exemption certificates and ensure records are accurately stored and maintained within Vertex Series O.
• Support the state income tax team with the review of current and amended state income tax returns.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent educational background.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in indirect tax, sales and use tax compliance, tax accounting, public accounting.
• Experience supporting multi-state sales and use tax filings, tax audits, and tax reporting activities preferred.
• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Experience with indirect tax compliance and reporting systems such as Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, or similar tax applications preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, prepare reconciliations, and maintain accurate tax records.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

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