Senior Sales & Use Tax Analyst

Navigate Search; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigate Search is seeking a Tax Analyst to manage monthly sales and use tax compliances and GL reconciliations. You will monitor state tax legislation, research tax implications of new initiatives, and support audits with the team.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, clear communication, and relationship-building skills. The right candidate will bring 2+ years in tax, a relevant degree, and strong Excel/Word proficiency, with a focus on accurate, proactive tax support within a Fortune

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
• Experience working on state audits.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Solid Excel and Word skills.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Clear, professional communication and a talent for building relationships.
• The confidence to question the status quo and push for better processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly sales and use tax compliance, including reconciling the general ledger to the returns.
• Prepare quarterly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Research and implement tax rate and law changes that affect the business.
• Support senior analysts on state tax audits and audit defense.
• Monitor state tax legislation and help assess its impact on the company.
• Research the tax implications of new business initiatives and projects.
• Answer tax questions from internal teams and external customers.

Skills

Tax experience

State audits

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

• Prepare monthly sales and use tax compliance, including reconciling the general ledger to the returns
• Prepare quarterly general ledger account reconciliations
• Research and implement tax rate and law changes that affect the business
• Support senior analysts on state tax audits and audit defense
• Monitor state tax legislation and help assess its impact on the company
• Research the tax implications of new business initiatives and projects
• Answer tax questions from internal teams and external customers

What you bring

• 2+ years of tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department
• Experience working on state audits
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• Solid Excel and Word skills
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills
• Clear, professional communication and a talent for building relationships
• The confidence to question the status quo and push for better processes

Why this role

• Breadth across compliance, research, legislation, and audits, ideal for building a well-rounded SALT skill set
• Hands-on mentorship from senior analysts and the team manager
• A company recognized as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, with a strong commitment to training and career growth