Senior Tax Processing Specialist

Overview

This role prepares 750+ sales and use tax returns monthly for level 3-4 clients. The position requires comprehensive compliance knowledge, independent professional judgment, and the ability to resolve complex tax reporting issues accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 750+ sales and use tax returns monthly for level 3-4 clients, applying comprehensive compliance knowledge and independent professional judgment to resolve complex tax reporting issues accurately and on time.
• Implement new clients, including onboarding and establishing tax data files in various formats.
• Review and reconcile client tax data; investigate discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication.
• Proactively suggest process improvements and resolve complex compliance issues.
• Track and resolve notices from taxing jurisdictions with proper documentation and timely follow-through.
• Lead or actively participate in 1-3 MSO special teams, championing innovation and driving process improvement.
• Assist with development and documentation of internal processes and procedures.
• Serve as a formal mentor to 4+ junior staff members by developing training materials and leading peer coaching sessions.
• Use Microsoft 365, Excel, and Vertex Indirect Tax Returns (VITR) to create or enhance efficiencies and automation tools.
• Accommodate additional work hours during peak monthly processing periods, typically the 5th through the 20th of each month.

Required Qualifications

• 8-12 years of related experience in tax processing, accounting, or a related business discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex tax compliance issues for level 3-4 clients, with specialized expertise in two or more compliance areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, and Vertex Indirect Tax Returns (VITR), with demonstrated ability to leverage technology to create or enhance process efficiencies and automation tools.
• Proven experience servicing large, complex client accounts and independently resolving complex compliance issues with sound professional judgment.
• Prior mentoring or formal leadership experience required, with demonstrated ability to develop training materials and effectively coach junior staff members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time, priorities, and competing deadlines effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• IPT Sales Tax School (Course I and II) or equivalent certification required; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement or special project teams in a tax processing or compliance environment.
• Exposure to automation technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or Alteryx for workflow enhancement.
• Experience initiating and managing electronic filings and payments across multiple taxing jurisdictions.
• Experience developing or maintaining internal standard operating procedures and compliance process documentation.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of a formal degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• US Base Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $112,500.00
• Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.
• The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.
• In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.
• In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements.

Location

• United States