Sales and Use Tax Analyst

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term disability

401(k)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Sales & Use Tax Analyst for a contract role to support indirect tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. You will assist with filings, exemption management, tax research, and audit support.

This position requires 2+ years of experience in sales and use tax, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. ERP and tax software experience (Vertex, OneSource, Avalara) is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales and use tax or indirect tax compliance.
• Experience preparing multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience with tax software such as Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, or similar is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Review transactions for taxability and ensure accurate application of sales and use tax.
• Maintain exemption certificates and resolve customer tax documentation requests.
• Research tax issues and assist with responding to state tax notices and audits.
• Reconcile tax accounts and support month-end close activities.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve tax-related questions and improve compliance processes.

Skills

Sales & Use Tax

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Vertex

OneSource

Avalara

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales & Use Tax Analyst for a contract opportunity to support indirect tax compliance and reporting. This individual will assist with sales and use tax filings, exemption certificate management, tax research, and audit support while ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Review transactions for taxability and ensure accurate application of sales and use tax.
• Maintain exemption certificates and resolve customer tax documentation requests.
• Research tax issues and assist with responding to state tax notices and audits.
• Reconcile tax accounts and support month-end close activities.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve tax-related questions and improve compliance processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales and use tax or indirect tax compliance.
• Experience preparing multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience with tax software such as Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, or similar is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, distribution, retail, or multi-state business experience.
• Prior experience supporting tax audits or notice resolution.

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