Sales Tax Accountant

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant to join the Tax Department and manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance. You will partner with corporate and field teams, support tax reporting and reconciliation, and help identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong Excel skills, and experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance. SAP or other tax software experience is a plus, and attention to detail is essential in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or tax; multi-state tax experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with tax software.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve tax variances with internal teams.
• Manage sales tax registrations, renewals, and permit cancellations.
• Provide guidance on state and local sales tax requirements.
• Maintain tax workpapers, procedures, and exemption certificates.
• Support process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations.

Skills

Excel skills

Tax software

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Tax

Tools

SAP

Tax software

Job description

Job Overview - Sales Tax Accountant - 34484

A global, industry-leading organization is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant to join its Tax Department and manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance. This role will partner with corporate and field teams, support tax reporting and reconciliation, and help identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.

Compensation: $75,000

Job Overview - Sales Tax Accountant - 34484

A global, industry-leading organization is seeking a Sales Tax Accountant to join its Tax Department and manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance. This role will partner with corporate and field teams, support tax reporting and reconciliation, and help identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve tax-related variances with internal teams.
• Manage sales tax registrations, renewals, and permit cancellations.
• Provide guidance on state and local sales tax requirements.
• Maintain tax workpapers, procedures, and exemption certificates.
• Support process improvements and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting or Tax preferred.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP or tax software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage high-volume data and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Job Details

Seniority Level: Associate

About Our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.