Hybrid Sales Tax Specialist - Multi-State Compliance Pro

Egroup Us; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Scope is seeking a Sales Tax Specialist to join our US Finance team in the New York metro area. You will manage all aspects of state and local sales and use tax compliance, filings, nexus, audits, and tax automation initiatives.

This hybrid role reports to the CFO and requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and experience with tax software such as Avalara or Vertex to partner with IT and ERP teams. Excellent communication with Sales, Operations and Finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of direct, hands-on U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience.
• Experience with major tax automation platforms (Avalara, Vertex, ONESOURCE) is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns across 30+ jurisdictions.
• Maintain exemption certificates and ensure timely remittance to authorities.
• Monitor nexus footprint and analyze product/service taxability for new offerings.
• Coordinate state and local audits; manage responses and disclosures as needed.
• Collaborate with IT and ERP teams on tax systems, mappings, and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

ONESOURCE

Job description

Scope is seeking a Sales Tax Specialist to join our US Finance team in the New York metro area. You will manage all aspects of state and local sales and use tax compliance, filings, nexus, audits, and tax automation initiatives.

This hybrid role reports to the CFO and requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and experience with tax software such as Avalara or Vertex to partner with IT and ERP teams. Excellent communication with Sales, Operations and Finance is essential.