Multi-State Sales Tax Specialist

AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Early access to benefits

Job summary

Airgas, located in Independence, OH, seeks a Division Sales Tax Specialist to ensure accurate tax application, proper exemption documentation, and correct use tax handling across several states. You will work with sales, branches, and finance to mitigate risk and support tax compliance.

The role includes processing tax disputes, reviewing exemptions, and assisting with tax credits, returns, and transaction reviews to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales tax or similar accounting/finance experience in corporate environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience acceptable.
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax regulations, procedures, and core accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Workspace and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and data analysis skills with ability to resolve issues and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Taxability research across multiple states and dispute resolution with independent judgment.
• Review, validate and maintain customer exemption certificates and issue certificates to vendors as needed.
• Monitor SAP billing block and tax override reports; assist with monthly/quarterly tax returns.
• Collaborate with branch managers, sales leadership, Credit & Collections, and Cash Applications to resolve billing concerns and support audits.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Vertex

Job description

Airgas, located in Independence, OH, seeks a Division Sales Tax Specialist to ensure accurate tax application, proper exemption documentation, and correct use tax handling across several states. You will work with sales, branches, and finance to mitigate risk and support tax compliance.

The role includes processing tax disputes, reviewing exemptions, and assisting with tax credits, returns, and transaction reviews to drive operational excellence.