Indirect Tax Specialist – Multistate Compliance

CommonSail Investment Group; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401(k) and 'in

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to support indirect and direct tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property taxes, and corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires 2–5 years of tax experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. You will collaborate with various departments to improve tax reporting processes and ensure timely filings. This position also offers exposure to tax automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of tax accounting experience in corporate tax or sales/use tax
• Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations
• Experience filing indirect tax returns across jurisdictions
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross‑department collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with indirect tax software like Avalara, Vertex, or Sovos
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Familiarity with tax automation and process improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure timely compliance with indirect tax filing and payment requirements
• Review transactions for correct taxability and rules application
• Assist with tax registrations and nexus compliance
• Research tax law changes and communicate impacts to management
• Support state and local tax audits with documentation and schedules
• Assist in reconciling book-to-tax differences for corporate income tax returns
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve tax issues and improve processes
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls for tax reporting
• Maintain accurate tax records per company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

2-5 years tax accounting

Multi-state tax knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Cross-department collaboration

Tax automation familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

Sovos

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to support indirect and direct tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property taxes, and corporate income tax across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires 2–5 years of tax experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. You will collaborate with various departments to improve tax reporting processes and ensure timely filings. This position also offers exposure to tax automation initiatives.