Senior Analyst, Sales & Property Tax- Manager Path

The Intersect Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group seeks a Senior Analyst, Sales & Property Tax in Alpharetta, GA. This direct-hire role focuses on owning tax compliance for sales, use, and property taxes across multiple locations, with opportunities to influence processes and drive efficiency.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of tax experience, strong research and audit defense capabilities, and proficiency with tax systems and ERP platforms. Base salary up to $100,000 with annual bonus possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 5+ years in sales and use tax with multistate compliance ownership.
• Experience managing tax compliance from planning to filing and reconciliation.
• Strong tax research, audit support, and audit defense experience.
• Experience in large multi-location or multi-entity organizations.
• Proficiency with tax tech platforms, ERP systems, and Excel.
• Strong organization to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own complex sales, use, property, and industry related tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conduct technical tax research and provide recommendations on complex matters.
• Lead audit support activities, including defense, documentation gathering, and response preparation.
• Manage the monthly tax compliance process from initiation through filing authorization and submission.
• Coordinate with external tax providers to ensure timely and accurate tax filings.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to address tax questions, variances, and compliance concerns.
• Serve as a senior resource to team members and support collaboration with global partners.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Use tax experience

Multistate compliance

Tax research

Audit defense

ERP systems

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

Tax software

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Senior Analyst, Sales & Property Tax

Location: Alpharetta, GA Local candidates only

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: Up to $100,000 base plus annual bonus

Presented by: The Intersect Group

Company Overview

We are partnering with a well established consumer services organization that operates a large portfolio of locations across North America. The company is recognized for delivering exceptional customer experiences while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, leadership is accessible, and career growth opportunities are encouraged.

Role Summary

The Senior Analyst, Sales & Property Tax will serve as a key contributor within the tax function, owning complex sales, use, property, and industry specific tax compliance activities across a large multi location environment. This role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to become a trusted advisor on tax matters while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

This individual will lead complex compliance responsibilities, conduct technical tax research, support audits and audit defense activities, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely filings. The position is ideal for an experienced tax professional seeking expanded responsibilities and a potential future path into leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own complex sales, use, property, and industry related tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Conduct technical tax research and provide recommendations on complex compliance matters
• Lead audit support activities, including audit defense, documentation gathering, and response preparation
• Manage the monthly compliance process from initiation through filing authorization and submission
• Coordinate with external tax providers to ensure timely and accurate tax filings
• Partner with operational and finance teams to address tax questions, variances, and compliance concerns
• Serve as a senior resource to team members and support collaboration with global business partners
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support automation and efficiency initiatives

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive sales and use tax experience with hands on ownership of complex multistate compliance
• Experience managing tax compliance processes from planning through filing and reconciliation
• Strong background in tax research, audit support, and audit defense activities
• Experience working within large multi location or multi entity organizations
• Proficiency with tax technology platforms, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across various levels of the organization

Preferred Skills

• Experience with property tax, business licenses, occupancy taxes, or similar indirect tax functions
• Background supporting restaurant, retail, hospitality, travel, entertainment, or other multi location businesses
• Experience with Vertex, PeopleSoft, CorpSales, or similar tax and ERP platforms
• Exposure to Alteryx, automation tools, or process improvement initiatives
• Experience mentoring, training, or informally leading team members
• Prior involvement with complex audit defense and multistate tax matters

Why This Opportunity

• Opportunity to own highly visible and complex tax responsibilities within a large multi location environment
• Clear path to increased leadership exposure and potential future management opportunities
• Collaborative team culture with access to experienced leaders and business partners
• Ability to influence process improvements and automation initiatives
• Stable and growing organization offering long term career development
• Competitive compensation package with annual bonus opportunity