Multistate Sales Tax Analyst

SCOPE Eyecare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scope Eyecare is seeking a Sales Tax Specialist to manage U.S. state and local sales and use tax compliance. The role partners with Finance and reports to the CFO, handling nexus, audits, and tax automation across 30+ jurisdictions.

You will prepare returns, analyze taxability, maintain procedures, and advise internal teams on tax implications of contracts and transactions. A 3–5 year background in indirect tax is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CMI designation preferred or in progress.
• 3-5 years of direct U.S. sales and use tax compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of multi-state nexus rules post-Wayfair.
• Experience with SST registration and compliance.
• Proficient in Excel; able to explain tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns across 30+ jurisdictions.
• Calculate tax liabilities, review GL reconciliations, and remit on time.
• Maintain a compliance calendar; monitor deadlines and extensions.
• Manage exemption certificates using a certificate management system.
• Monitor economic nexus footprint; research taxability questions and document conclusions.
• Evaluate tax impact of new products, services, and acquisitions.
• Serve as the primary contact for state/local audits; coordinate requests and responses.
• Administer tax automation software and coordinate with IT/ERP on upgrades.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for compliance processes.
• Advise internal stakeholders on tax implications; support annual tax provision; assist with due diligence.

Skills

Sales tax compliance

Nexus analysis

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CMI designation preferred

Tools

Avalara AvaTax

Vertex O Series

ONESOURCE

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Scope Eyecare is seeking a Sales Tax Specialist to manage U.S. state and local sales and use tax compliance. The role partners with Finance and reports to the CFO, handling nexus, audits, and tax automation across 30+ jurisdictions.

You will prepare returns, analyze taxability, maintain procedures, and advise internal teams on tax implications of contracts and transactions. A 3–5 year background in indirect tax is expected.