Senior Tax Accountant, Sales and Use

Overview

This role involves supervising the preparation and timely filing of outsourced sales and use tax returns for a large manufacturing organization. The position includes maintaining, monitoring, and reviewing sales tax calculations performed by sales tax software, as well as assisting with account reconciliations, audits, and complex tax research. The scope covers over 200 sales and use tax returns across more than 50 jurisdictions, with capital expenditures ranging from $400 to $800 million annually.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with external firms to ensure accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax returns.
• Monitor and maintain sales tax software (Avalara AvaTax) and exemption certificate software (Avalara CertCapture).
• Assist with state and local sales and use tax audits, including gathering detailed information, managing audit processes, preparing schedules, supporting dispute workpapers, and communicating with internal personnel.
• Review and approve proper handling of sales tax exemptions.
• Oversee maintenance of tax licenses and permits.
• Research and respond to inquiries and notices from taxing authorities, vendors, customers, and company personnel.
• Analyze complex sales and use tax issues and effectively communicate findings to both financial and non-financial staff.
• Monitor developments in state and local sales and use tax laws and assess their impact on company operations.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities through review of laws, regulations, and filing of special exemptions, deferrals, and credits.
• Follow company policies and procedures, share relevant information with team members, and seek ways to improve service delivery.
• Support the organization’s commitment to customer service by focusing on value-adding strategies and fulfilling promises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; CPA designation preferred.
• 3 to 6+ years of experience, preferably focused on state sales and use tax.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, tax software systems, and online tax research databases.

Decision Making

This position requires working independently and completing projects before submitting them for review to the Tax Manager or Executive Tax Director.

Interactions

The role involves maintaining effective relationships within the tax department, with other internal departments, external auditors, and customers.

Location

Multiple locations across the United States.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.