Senior Indirect Tax Accountant - Sales & Use

APi Group; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Corporate gym access

Wellness program

401K with employer match

Stock purchase plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Leadership development courses

Job summary

APi Group in New Brighton, MN is seeking a Senior Sales Use Tax Accountant to manage multi-state indirect tax filings and related obligations. The role requires filing monthly, quarterly, and annual returns, reviewing exemption certificates, and assisting with audits.

You will support tax automation tools such as Avalara or Vertex and coordinate with finance, procurement, and IT to ensure accurate tax application. 5+ years of tax experience and strong Excel/Oracle proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience with a strong focus on U.S. sales and use tax compliance.
• Proficiency in multi-state indirect tax laws, general ledger systems, and tax compliance software.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Extensive experience working within Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Filing: Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual U.S. indirect tax returns (sales and use, excise, and property taxes) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconciliations: Prepare monthly general ledger account journal entries and reconciliations for indirect tax accounts.
• Exemption Certificates: Review, validate, and maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates for compliance.
• Audits & Notices: Draft initial responses to state tax notices, inquiries, and audit requests from tax authorities.
• Research: Research complex multi-state indirect tax issues and document technical positions.
• Process Improvement: Support the maintenance and enhancement of indirect tax automation tools (such as Avalara or Vertex).
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with internal finance, procurement, and IT teams to validate transaction data and ensure correct tax application.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Multi-state tax

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle

Avalara

Vertex

Job description

APi Group in New Brighton, MN is seeking a Senior Sales Use Tax Accountant to manage multi-state indirect tax filings and related obligations. The role requires filing monthly, quarterly, and annual returns, reviewing exemption certificates, and assisting with audits.

You will support tax automation tools such as Avalara or Vertex and coordinate with finance, procurement, and IT to ensure accurate tax application. 5+ years of tax experience and strong Excel/Oracle proficiency are essential.