Senior Sales Tax Associate

Ampleo; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays & Time Off

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in St. George, UT, seeks a detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to manage state and local sales tax compliance and support various tax-related projects. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and possess 2-5 years of relevant sales tax experience. Key responsibilities include preparing tax returns, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance. This hybrid position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sales tax experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns accurately.
• Navigate state tax portals for filings and registrations.
• Review returns prepared by staff accountants for accuracy.
• Support clients with a range of tax-related projects.

Skills

Sales tax experience

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

About Ampleo

Amplēo provides experienced business leaders, including CFOs, CMOs, and CHROs, to companies on a fractional basis to help them achieve their full potential. Amplēo allows companies the freedom and flexibility to add highly expert, strategic talent as they need it, without the hassle or cost of a full‑time hire. It also offers experienced business leaders and proven professionals the opportunity to do their best work across multiple companies while enjoying greater variety, flexibility, and balance in their lives. Thousands of companies rely on Amplēo professionals to deliver seasoned leadership and expert counsel at all levels of their organization.

Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Department: Ampleo Sales Tax (The Sales Tax People)

Location: St. George, UT (Hybrid)

About Us

The Sales Tax People (formerly Peisner Johnson) is the nation’s go‑to team for sales tax expertise that drives business growth. For over 30 years, we’ve helped companies of all sizes navigate the complex world of sales tax—turning compliance headaches into opportunities for savings, protection, and peace of mind.

Our clients choose us because we make the complicated simple. We combine deep tax expertise, proven processes, and industry‑leading technology to deliver results that protect the bottom line and fuel expansion. Whether it’s uncovering hidden refunds, mitigating audit risk, or managing multi‑state compliance, we help our clients save money, avoid compliance issues, and focus on growing their business.

As part of Amplēo’s portfolio of growth‑minded companies, we’re in an exciting phase of expansion—building new partnerships, launching innovative services, and scaling our reach nationwide. Joining our team means being part of a fast‑paced, high‑performance culture where growth isn’t just the goal—it’s the expectation.

Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Senior Sales Tax Associate to join our accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing state and local sales tax compliance, preparing and filing returns, and supporting clients with a wide range of tax‑related projects. This position requires strong technical knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with both internal teams and external clients.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and dependable accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You should be comfortable balancing multiple assignments, reviewing the work of junior team members, and providing high‑quality client service while ensuring compliance with state and local tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns accurately and on time.
• Navigate state tax portals to complete filings, registrations, and research.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through clear communication and proactive support.
• Review returns prepared by Staff Accountants, providing feedback and ensuring accuracy.
• Review reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with new state tax registrations, voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), and audit defense.
• Support special projects and ad‑hoc assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2‑5 years of sales tax experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage time
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and take full ownership of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a professional team.

Benefits

At Ampleo, we believe in taking care of our people so they can do their best work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options to support you and your family’s health.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings plan.
• Parental Leave – Paid leave to support you in welcoming and bonding with your growing family.
• Paid Holidays & Time Off – Enjoy company holidays and dedicated time to rest and recharge.

Ampleo is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.