Indirect Tax Advisor

Leoforce; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Columbus, OH office access

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level indirect tax professional to advise clients on complex multistate sales and use tax matters in a hybrid work environment with in-office days in Columbus, OH.

You will perform nexus studies, conduct taxability research, and interpret state and local tax laws while supporting audits, VDAs, and M&A due diligence. Strong communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience advising on multistate sales and use tax matters.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort communicating complex tax concepts to non-tax clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex multistate sales and use tax matters.
• Perform nexus studies to identify state filing and collection obligations.
• Conduct taxability research for products, services, and business transactions.
• Research and interpret state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, and rulings.
• Identify tax exposure and develop remediation recommendations.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including audit prep and defense strategies.

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Details

• Advise clients on complex multistate sales and use tax matters.
• Perform sales and use tax nexus studies to identify state filing and collection obligations.
• Conduct detailed taxability research for products, services, and business transactions.
• Research and interpret state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, and rulings.
• Identify potential historical and ongoing tax exposure and develop recommendations for remediation.
• Assist clients with sales and use tax audits, including audit preparation, research, documentation, and defense strategies.
• Assist with Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs) and related state tax matters.
• Support M&A due diligence by evaluating indirect tax exposure and potential liabilities.
• Analyze client transactions, business operations, and tax processes to identify planning opportunities.
• Develop practical recommendations based on technical tax research and business circumstances.
• Communicate complex tax concepts and recommendations to clients who may not have a tax background.
• Prepare client presentations, reports, research memoranda, and other advisory deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop solutions to complex client issues.
• Utilize tax technology, research platforms, and data-analysis tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of engagements.
• Manage multiple client projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality service.

A bit about us

• We are a specialized indirect tax advisory firm focused exclusively on sales and use tax. As part of a larger professional services organization, we combine the depth and technical expertise of a specialized tax practice with the resources and stability of an established firm.
• Our team works closely with clients on complex, high-impact tax issues rather than simply focusing on compliance. This includes helping businesses understand their multistate tax obligations, identify exposure, defend against audits, evaluate transactions, and develop practical strategies to manage their sales and use tax requirements.

Why join us?

• Specialized Expertise: Work exclusively in indirect tax and develop deep technical expertise.
• Advisory-Focused: Spend your time solving complex client problems rather than primarily preparing compliance filings.
• Client Exposure: Work directly with clients and business leaders to develop practical tax solutions.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow within a specialized advisory practice backed by a larger organization.
• Technical Development: Gain exposure to complex multistate sales and use tax issues.
• Technology Exposure: Work with industry-leading tax technology and research tools.
• Collaborative Culture: Partner with experienced tax professionals on challenging client engagements.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Work from the Denver metro area or Columbus, OH office with 3+ days per week in the office.
• Professional Development: Continue building your technical tax, research, consulting, and client-management skills.
• Variety of Projects: Work across nexus, taxability, audit defense, voluntary disclosures, M&A, and tax planning.

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