Indirect Tax / Sales & Use Tax

CFS; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Tax Accountant to join our indirect tax team in Tampa. The role focuses on preparation and reconciliation of multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings, tax accruals, and month-end close activities within a large ERP environment.

You will partner with Accounting, Procurement, Sales, IT and Operations to influence decisions and improve processes. SAP and Vertex proficiency will be leveraged to strengthen compliance and reduce tax risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of sales and use tax or indirect tax experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support indirect tax compliance, tax accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, tax notices, refund claims, and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain and support tax processes within SAP, including tax codes, mappings, and exemption documentation.
• Research indirect tax issues and recommend solutions to improve compliance and reduce tax risk.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tax compliance

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Vertex

Job description

Indirect Tax/Sales & Use Tax

Location: Tampa FL (On site 4 days a week, 1 day remote)

Salary: $93,600-$104,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in a large-scale manufacturing environment with exposure to complex multi-state tax operations.
• Partner with Accounting, Procurement, Sales, IT, and Operations teams to influence key business decisions.
• Gain hands-on experience with leading tax technology platforms, including SAP and Vertex.
• Support audit, compliance, and process improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance.
• Opportunity to broaden your indirect tax expertise

Key Responsibilities for the Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax/Sales & Use Tax

• Prepare and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support indirect tax compliance, tax accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, tax notices, refund claims, and regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain and support tax processes within SAP, including tax codes, mappings, and exemption documentation.
• Research indirect tax issues and recommend solutions to improve compliance and reduce tax risk.

Qualifications for the Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax/Sales & Use Tax

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or state and local tax compliance experience.
• Experience working with large ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Preferred: SAP, Vertex, manufacturing industry experience, audit support, or CPA certification/progress.