Remote Tax Compliance Accountant (Multi-State & Payroll)

Merjent, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 83,500 - 97,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Career-related training

Remote/hybrid work options

Travel for remote employees to in‑per­

Job summary

Merjent, Inc. seeks an experienced Tax Compliance Accountant to manage multi-state payroll, sales and use tax, and regulatory filings from our Minneapolis office or a remote home office in the Twin Cities area.

The role oversees tax portals, registrations, and coordination with ADP and HR, with an annual salary of $83,500–$97,400 and bonus eligibility. Join a collaborative, growth‑minded consulting firm offering strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred or in pursuit of CPA certification.
• 5+ years in accounting, ideally in consulting or multi-state tax.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and sales/use tax compliance.
• Proficient with Deltek Vantagepoint and ADP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns; monitor nexus and registrations.
• Ensure federal and multi-state payroll tax filings are accurate (941, 940, withholding, unemployment).
• Reconcile tax accounts and remittance; manage notices and audits.
• Oversee state tax portals, registrations, and account maintenance.
• Collaborate with payroll providers to review filings and setup.
• Improve tax compliance processes and internal controls.

Skills

attention to detail

strong communication

independent worker

project accounting experience

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

ADP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Merjent, Inc. seeks an experienced Tax Compliance Accountant to manage multi-state payroll, sales and use tax, and regulatory filings from our Minneapolis office or a remote home office in the Twin Cities area.

The role oversees tax portals, registrations, and coordination with ADP and HR, with an annual salary of $83,500–$97,400 and bonus eligibility. Join a collaborative, growth‑minded consulting firm offering strong benefits.