Sales & Use Tax Compliance Specialist

Hillyard Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillyard, Inc. is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Specialist to join our Accounting team in St. Joseph, MO. You will own the sales and use tax process, partner with internal teams and a third-party provider, and ensure compliance with changing state and local requirements.

You will manage returns, exemptions, audits, and tax software interactions, while collaborating across Accounting to strengthen processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in corporate tax or related accounting.
• Sales and use tax experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of state and local tax regulations.
• Understanding of tax accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple filings, deadlines, audits and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with tax software; Vertex a plus.

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 tax provider.
• Prepare and file tax returns not handled by our outside provider.
• Reconcile sales and use tax-related general ledger accounts.
• Manage sales tax exemption certificates and review documentation for accuracy and validity.
• Monitor supplier transactions for company use tax compliance.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager with Vertex and coordinate tax updates with the ERP system.
• Coordinate and manage sales tax audits, including documentation and communication with auditors.
• Complete tax and licensing applications as needed.
• Monitor unclaimed property requirements and coordinate filings.
• Partner with outside tax firm on state income tax estimates.
• Manage W-9 and tax exemption certificate requests from internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Research tax questions, identify potential compliance concerns, and recommend solutions.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vertex

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Hillyard, Inc. is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Specialist to join our Accounting team in St. Joseph, MO. You will own the sales and use tax process, partner with internal teams and a third-party provider, and ensure compliance with changing state and local requirements.

You will manage returns, exemptions, audits, and tax software interactions, while collaborating across Accounting to strengthen processes and reporting accuracy.