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Sales Tax Specialist

LanceSoft, Inc.

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification.
  • CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation) designation preferred, or active pursuit.
  • 3–5 years of direct, hands-on U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience.
  • Working knowledge of multi-state nexus rules, including economic nexus thresholds post-Wayfair.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns across 30+ jurisdictions.
  • Calculate tax liabilities, review GL account reconciliations, and ensure timely remittance to taxing authorities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for State and local sales tax audits; coordinate document requests and draft responses.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on sales tax implications of transactions and contracts.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management

About the company

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LanceSoft, Inc.

Staffing & Recruiting

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele. As a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, we pride ourselves on fostering global cross-cultural connections that advance both the careers of our employees and the success of our clients' businesses. At LanceSoft, our mission is clear: to leverage our global network to seamlessly connect businesses with the right talent and individuals with the right opportunities, all without bias. We believe in providing Global Workforce Solutions with a personalized, human touch. Our comprehensive range of services spans various domains, encompassing temporary and permanent staffing, Statement of Work (SOW) arrangements, payrolling, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), application design and development, program/project management, and engineering solutions. Currently, our team of over 5,000 professionals caters to 110+ enterprise clients worldwide, including Fortune companies. Our client base represents a diverse spectrum of industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Semiconductor/VLSI, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government, Telecom & Media, Retail & Distribution, Oil & Gas, and Energy & Utilities. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, LanceSoft operates 32+ regional offices across the North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We also have nine delivery centers strategically located in India in Bangalore, Indore, Noida, Baroda, Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Dehradun, Goa, and Aligarh to further enhance our client service capabilities.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Title: Sales Tax Specialist
Direct Hire Opportunity
Salary Range: $100K - $110K/Year
Full-time | Remote - NYC Metropolitan Area, NY 10001

Job Description:
Sales Tax Specialist (US)
  • The Sales Tax Specialist will report to the CFO and work within the Finance team to manage all aspects of U.S.
  • state and local sales and use tax compliance.
  • The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely filing across multiple jurisdictions, managing the company’s nexus footprint, supporting audits and controversy, and maintaining tax automation systems.
  • The Specialist will partner closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure indirect tax obligations are met and risks are proactively managed.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns (monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles) across 30+ jurisdictions.
  • Calculate tax liabilities, review GL account reconciliations, and ensure timely remittance to taxing authorities.
  • Maintain a compliance calendar and monitor filing deadlines, extensions, and payment due dates.
  • Manage exemption certificate collection, validation, and storage – preferably with experience using a certificate management system (e.g. Avalara CertCapture, EXEMPTAX, or similar).
Nexus & Taxability Analysis
  • Monitor the company’s economic nexus footprint across all States and applicable territories following South Dakota v. Wayfair.
  • Research product and service taxability questions and document conclusions in internal tax memos.
  • Evaluate the tax impact of new products, services, business lines, and acquisitions.
Audit & Controversy
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for State and local sales tax audits; coordinate document requests and draft responses.
  • Identify and quantify potential audit exposures; recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) and amended filings where required.
Systems & Technology
  • Recommend, administer and maintain tax automation software (Avalara AvaTax, Vertex O Series, or equivalent) including rate updates, product mappings, and nexus settings.
  • Partner with IT and ERP teams on system upgrades, integrations, and testing for sales tax logic.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all compliance processes.
Cross-Functional Support
  • Advise internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Finance) on sales tax implications of transactions and contracts.
  • Support the annual tax provision process by providing accurate indirect tax accrual data.
  • Assist with due diligence on mergers and acquisitions from an indirect tax perspective.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification.
  • CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation) designation preferred, or active pursuit.
  • desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:
  1. 3–5 years of direct, hands-on U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience.
  2. Working knowledge of multi-state nexus rules, including economic nexus thresholds post-Wayfair.
  3. Experience with a major tax automation platform (Avalara, Vertex, Client ONESOURCE, or similar).
  4. Familiarity with Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) registration and compliance.
  5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation).
  6. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics desirable.
  7. Exposure to marketplace facilitator rules and e-commerce or SaaS taxability a plus.
  8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail.
  9. Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines under pressure.
  10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.
  11. Energetic, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning and process improvement.
  12. Committed to good corporate governance, integrity, and professional discretion.

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