Sales Tax Accountant

iStaff; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

iStaff in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant to manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance and filings in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare and file monthly/quarterly returns, process remittances, respond to tax authority notices, and assist with tax research and new software implementations. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 1–3 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Advanced Excel proficiency required; hands-on experience with standard tax compliance software preferred.
• 1–3 years of progressive multi-state sales tax experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file high-volume monthly and quarterly multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Process sales tax payments and maintain regular reconciliations of sales tax accounts to the general ledger.
• Respond to inquiries and notices from tax authorities and assist with sales tax audits.
• Assist with internal sales tax research and address compliance questions.
• Support new tax software implementations and assist with ad-hoc tax projects and duties as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Detail oriented

Multi-state tax experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Sales Tax Accountant Accounting/Finance Dallas , Texas | Direct Hire

The Sales Tax Accountant is responsible for multi-state sales and use tax compliance and filings. This is a fast-paced role ideal for a detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple strict deadlines.

Tax Compliance & Filing: Prepare and file high-volume monthly and quarterly multi-state sales and use tax returns.

Remittances & Reconciliations: Process sales tax payments and maintain regular reconciliations of sales tax accounts to the general ledger.

Audit & Notice Support: Respond to inquiries and notices from tax authorities and assist with sales tax audits.

Research & Advisory: Assist with internal sales tax research and address compliance questions.

Special Projects: Support new tax software implementations and assist with ad-hoc tax projects and duties as needed.

Education & Experience

Experience: 1-3 years of progressive multi-state sales tax experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency; hands‑on experience with standard tax compliance and reporting software is preferred.