Indirect Tax Analyst I

PlayCore; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore is seeking an entry‑level Tax Associate to support indirect tax compliance and administration. You will assist with sales and use tax filings, exemption certificate management, and tax data analysis.

This role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and IT to build foundational indirect tax knowledge while emphasizing accuracy, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline; or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of experience in accounting, tax, finance, customer accounting, or related function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 apps.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure to sales and use tax compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company's mission and values through professional conduct and service.
• Prepares and assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Compiles, validates, and reconciles tax data from ERP systems and supporting reports.
• Helps ensure timely filing and payment of sales and use tax obligations and maintains calendars.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate's degree acceptable with experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Avalara

Vertex

ONESOURCE

Job description

PlayCore is seeking an entry‑level Tax Associate to support indirect tax compliance and administration. You will assist with sales and use tax filings, exemption certificate management, and tax data analysis.

This role collaborates with Accounting, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and IT to build foundational indirect tax knowledge while emphasizing accuracy, customer service, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.