Senior Tax Analyst - Sales and Use Tax Compliance and Reporting

Key Responsibilities

- Review monthly state sales and use tax returns, tax payments, and other tax filings.
- Gather, analyze, and validate sales and use tax data to support compliance and reporting requirements.
- Prepare tax accounting entries related to sales and use tax activities.
- Research, analyze, interpret, and apply sales and use tax laws to support tax filing positions.
- Manage sales and use tax registrations, renewals, and account closures.
- Monitor sales and use tax accounts to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assist in the management of state sales and use tax audits, including gathering supporting documentation, responding to information requests, and performing related research and analysis.
- Respond to sales and use tax notices and communicate with state and local taxing authorities as needed.
- Maintain the tax notice log and participate in regular reviews with tax team members to ensure timely resolution of notices and minimize assessments.
- Respond to sales and use tax inquiries and support internal business groups with tax-related requests and documentation.
- Prepare and maintain resale and exemption certificates and ensure records are accurately stored and maintained within Vertex Series O.
- Support the state income tax team with the review of current and amended state income tax returns.

Qualifications
Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent educational background.

Experience

- Minimum of 4 years of experience in indirect tax, sales and use tax compliance, tax accounting, public accounting.
- Experience supporting multi-state sales and use tax filings, tax audits, and tax reporting activities preferred.
- Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment preferred.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Experience with indirect tax compliance and reporting systems such as Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, or similar tax applications preferred.
- Ability to analyze large data sets, prepare reconciliations, and maintain accurate tax records.

Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.