Senior Tax Analyst

Kforce Inc; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce's client is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst for a fully remote 3-6 month contract. The role focuses on sales and use tax compliance, tax research, and account analysis across multiple states. You will prepare and file multi-state returns and perform reconciliations while supporting audits and tax initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring indirect tax experience, strong Excel skills (PivotTables and lookup functions), and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect tax, with a focus on sales & use tax.
• Hands-on experience drafting and filing sales & use tax returns.
• Strong analytical and account reconciliation skills.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Ability to perform tax research and interpret regulations independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi-state sales & use tax returns.
• Perform tax account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Research indirect tax regulations and taxability issues.
• Review and maintain exemption certificates.
• Conduct use tax accrual reviews and adjustments.
• Analyze large data sets and tax transactions in Excel.
• Support indirect tax audits and compliance initiatives.
• Partner with accounting and business stakeholders on tax-related matters.

Skills

Sales & use tax experience

Analytical skills

Independent remote work

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a large, nationally recognized organization is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst for a fully remote 3-6 month contract opportunity. This role will support a high-volume indirect tax function with a focus on sales and use tax compliance, tax research, and account analysis. Responsibilities:

• Senior Tax Analyst will prepare and file multi-state sales & use tax returns


• Perform tax account reconciliations and variance analysis


• Research indirect tax regulations and taxability issues


• Review and maintain exemption certificates


• Conduct use tax accrual reviews and adjustments


• Analyze large data sets and tax transactions in Excel


• As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will support indirect tax audits and compliance initiatives


• Partner with accounting and business stakeholders on tax-related matters

Requirements

• Experience in indirect tax, with a focus on sales & use tax


• Hands‑on experience preparing and filing sales & use tax returns


• Strong analytical and account reconciliation skills


• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)


• Ability to perform tax research and interpret regulations independently


• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced remote environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.