Sales & Use Tax Senior - Contract

Overview

This contract Senior Sales & Use Tax role supports the organization’s sales and use tax compliance efforts across all 50 states. The position is remote and works closely with finance and accounting leadership to ensure timely, accurate indirect tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings across all states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Gather, manipulate, and analyze data to support tax return preparation, including reconciliation.
• Research and respond to jurisdictional notices from taxing authorities, and communicate status updates to relevant teams.
• Establish, maintain, and update procedures for tax filing and payments with state tax agencies.
• Assist with quarterly estimated income tax spreadsheets by preparing and reviewing estimated tax calculations.
• Prepare payment requests for estimated state income tax payments to support timely remittance.
• Support federal and state income tax return preparation by assisting with subsidiary income tax returns and related schedules.
• Reconcile sales tax liability accounts by investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Use Vertex software for indirect tax return preparation and submission.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of direct experience preparing and filing state and local sales and use tax returns.
• Hands-on proficiency with Vertex software for indirect tax filings.
• Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets.
• Knowledge of multi-state tax regulations across all US states, including jurisdictional notices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple filings and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to respond to notices and liaise with tax authorities professionally.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on precision in reconciling accounts and preparing accurate filings.
• Proven experience working effectively in a remote environment.

Location

Remote (work supporting compliance across all 50 states).