Hybrid Sales Tax Analyst — Data-Driven Compliance

Red Lobster; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Lobster is seeking a Sales Tax Analyst to support multi-state sales and use tax compliance, system maintenance, and reconciliations from the Orlando corporate office. This on-site role has Friday remote flexibility and partners with finance, IT, and restaurant operations.

The position emphasizes data aggregation, accuracy in tax filings, and collaboration on planning projects, audits, and internal initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of accounting experience with accrual accounting and internal controls.
• Understanding of multi-state sales and use tax filing concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced functions (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and PivotTables).

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for multi-state sales, use, and local tax returns.
• Review drafts by third parties and resolve data variances prior to submission.
• Act as the primary contact for taxability questions and assist the Senior Tax Manager with complex transactions.
• Maintain tax accruals, payments, and related journal entries.
• Update sales tax rates in the master listings and POS system on a monthly basis.
• Support audits, notices, and inquiries from tax authorities and maintain documentation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Multi-state tax

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Vertex

Hyperion

CCH

SureTax

BI

Job description

Red Lobster is seeking a Sales Tax Analyst to support multi-state sales and use tax compliance, system maintenance, and reconciliations from the Orlando corporate office. This on-site role has Friday remote flexibility and partners with finance, IT, and restaurant operations.

The position emphasizes data aggregation, accuracy in tax filings, and collaboration on planning projects, audits, and internal initiatives.