Tax & Compliance Accountant

Overview

A fast-growing furniture company is seeking a Tax & Compliance Accountant to support indirect tax and compliance functions. This remote role requires residing in the United States and reporting to the corporate hub based in Stamford, CT. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally on projects, representing Finance and Accounting from a tax perspective.
• Coordinate tasks with peers and provide timely updates to Tax and Accounting Management.
• Use Avalara sales tax software and work with state/local jurisdictions to ensure accurate filings.
• Manage tax notices, make system and filing adjustments, and communicate with issuing authorities.
• Participate in large-scale tax projects such as system upgrades and software implementations.
• Oversee review and handling of exemption certificates for purchases and maintain accurate systems.
• Prepare and review Sales Tax, Franchise Tax, Gross Receipts Tax returns, and applications for monthly, quarterly, and annual filings.
• Prepare Business License returns, annual reports, and other miscellaneous filings.
• Perform month-end reconciliations for tax-related accounts.
• Maintain a tax compliance calendar for all applicable taxes.
• Support non-income state and local tax audits, including SOX compliance process audits.
• Organize and maintain tax files and records.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tax compliance, including sales and non-income tax, property tax, and business license preparation for a national publicly traded retail company with e-commerce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with NetSuite and Avalara preferred.
• Ability to travel as required for meetings, conferences, and vendor visits.
• Must comply with company policies and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of state exemption requirements.
• Solid accounting fundamentals.
• Highly organized, results-oriented, proactive communicator, and team player.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Bonus Program.
• Annual and Inaugural Grant Equity Awards.
• 401K Matching Contribution.
• Financial Wellness Tools.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to 160 hours of paid time off annually, prorated from date of hire.
• 8 paid company-recognized holidays.
• Pet Insurance.
• Generous Associate Discounts.

Associate pay varies based on qualifications, experience, skill level, and competencies.

Location

• Remote position.
• Must fully reside in the United States during employment.
• Reports to corporate hub in Stamford, CT.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Conditional offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks including education, employment history, references, criminal and motor vehicle history where applicable.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to candidates with disabilities upon request during the application process.