Sales Tax Specialist

Job Title: Sales Tax Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Sales Tax Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing sales and use tax compliance, preparing and filing tax returns, and staying updated on current tax laws and regulations. This role requires excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as proficiency in Excel and various tax-related software.

Responsibilities

• Keep current on tax laws and regulations for responsible states
• Ensure timely processing and updates on rates and prepayments
• Stay abreast of changes in industry regulations
• Respond promptly to both internal and external emails and chats
• Conduct initial reviews of all sales tax exemption certificates
• Prepare and file sales/use tax returns and amendments for a variety of clients
• Respond to and promptly resolve notices
• Communicate with clients regarding filings, registrations, and notices
• Manage voluntary disclosure communications and filings
• Reconcile sales tax liability accounts
• Maintain updated tax return filing calendars
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Perform additional responsibilities as skills and experience merit
• Prepare sales reports to accurately report sales, use, and any other local taxes for business clients
• Interpret and research sales data to be input into sales reports
• File taxes for multiple jurisdictions, states, and localities through online filing and mailing paper returns
• Make timely sales tax payments
• Prepare monthly purchase reports to calculate use tax on qualifying purchases
• Work in programs such as Webex, OneSource, Rightview Web, ANTS, Smartsheets, Avalara TTR, and Microsoft
• Communicate effectively with peers, other departments, and leadership on the status of clients, issues, and notices
• Respond to client emails, calls, and tax notices
• Conduct independent sales and use tax research
• Communicate with filing jurisdictions to clarify rates, issues, penalties, and due dates
• Process 300-400 filings a month, spread out through 20-30 clients
  
  

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 1, 2024.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.