Sales & Use Tax Compliance Specialist

Hillyard Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus program

Paid holidays

Paid time off programs

Industry-leading 401(k) and profit‑sh­

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Hillyard, Inc. in St. Joseph, MO is seeking an experienced Sales & Use Tax Specialist to join the Accounting team.

You will own sales and use tax compliance, work with internal teams, customers, suppliers, auditors, and a third-party provider to ensure accurate reporting and timely filings. The role requires 2–4 years in tax, strong knowledge of state and local tax regulations, and proficiency with Vertex and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a related accounting role.
• Sales and use tax experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of state and local tax regulations, especially sales and use tax.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across departments and meet deadlines.
• Experience with tax software and ERP systems; Vertex experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile monthly sales and use tax data using Vertex.
• Review and approve state and local sales tax returns prepared by our third-party provider.
• Prepare and file tax returns not handled by outside provider.
• Reconcile sales and use tax-related GL accounts.
• Manage tax exemption certificates and validate documentation.
• Monitor supplier transactions for use tax compliance.
• Coordinate tax updates with our ERP system and Vertex.
• Manage sales tax audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Complete tax and licensing applications as needed.
• Monitor unclaimed property filings and related requirements.
• Coordinate state income tax estimates with outside tax firm.
• Manage W-9 and exemption certificate requests.
• Research tax questions and propose compliant solutions.

Skills

Sales & Use Tax

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vertex

ERP systems

Job description

Hillyard, Inc. in St. Joseph, MO is seeking an experienced Sales & Use Tax Specialist to join the Accounting team.

You will own sales and use tax compliance, work with internal teams, customers, suppliers, auditors, and a third-party provider to ensure accurate reporting and timely filings. The role requires 2–4 years in tax, strong knowledge of state and local tax regulations, and proficiency with Vertex and ERP systems.