Sales and Use Tax Senior Analyst

Overview

The Sales and Use Tax Senior Analyst is responsible for sales and use tax compliance, accounting, and related technology activities across multiple legal entities. This role ensures accurate tax determination, timely filings, effective issue resolution, and supports compliance process improvements. The analyst will also contribute to tax planning, audit support, and acquisition integration efforts.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Perform ongoing taxability analyses to ensure correct tax treatment for products, services, and transactions.
• Record tax costs accurately and ensure related risks are clearly understood.
• Complete month-end closing activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries related to sales and use tax.
• Maintain tax reconciliations.

Compliance

• Support timely filing and payment of state and local sales and use taxes.
• Monitor nexus and ensure ongoing compliance with state and local tax regulations.
• Liaise with tax administrations regarding registration, deregistration, and account maintenance.
• Monitor and research the impact of pending legislative and regulatory changes on tax obligations.
• Manage customer sales tax exemption certificates, including collection, validation, and recordkeeping.

Technology

• Support the tax engine for sales and use tax determination, including identifying configuration issues and proposing enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements within the indirect tax function.
• Leverage AI tools with a sound validation approach to enhance accuracy and productivity.

Research, Audits & Training

• Conduct assigned tax research and provide well-supported conclusions and recommendations.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to information requests.
• Support delivery of sales and use tax training to promote organizational awareness and compliance.

Collaboration & Planning

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and respond to inquiries constructively and timely.
• Collaborate with the indirect tax team on property tax matters as needed.
• Support tax due diligence and integration efforts related to acquisitions.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives and identify associated risks and opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, accounting, or related roles.
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP platform.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and tax authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with indirect tax engines and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize configurations.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tax tools and a disciplined approach to validating AI-generated outputs.
• Experience supporting or managing sales and use tax audits.
• Experience coordinating with outsourced tax service providers.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the tax function.
• CMI (Sales Tax) or similar professional designation is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits are offered. Details are available in the employer’s benefits overview.

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• The employer is an equal opportunity, inclusive employer and will consider applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• The employer may use artificial intelligence to help screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.