Senior Tax Analyst

Xplora Search Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and personal days

Life, STD, and LTD insurance

Job summary

A family-owned retail organization located in Reading, PA is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to manage the indirect tax function. The position promises stability, excellent work-life balance, and a chance to lead compliance efforts within a respected company with a long history. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with sales and use tax. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary of $75,000 - $85,000 annually are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of indirect tax experience, focusing on sales and use tax.
• Solid understanding of multistate tax rules and compliance requirements.
• Experience with tax automation tools and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day indirect tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely state and local filings.
• Review sales & use, property, gross receipts, and other indirect tax returns.
• Maintain tax calendars, accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Skills

Indirect tax experience

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Tax automation tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Tax Analyst | Reading, PA

A well-known, family-owned national retail organization is adding a Senior Tax Analyst due to continued growth. This newly created role offers strong work-life balance, long-term stability, and the opportunity to own the indirect tax function within a highly respected, household-name business.

Must be willing and able to be on-site in Reading, PA 5 days a week

Why This Role Stands Out

• Newly created position driven by growth
• Largest family-owned department store retailer in the U.S.
• Stable, long-standing organization with over 100 years of history
• Excellent work-life balance and comprehensive benefits
• Strong internal visibility and ownership of the indirect tax function

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day indirect tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely state and local filings
• Review sales & use, property, gross receipts, and other indirect tax returns
• Maintain tax calendars, accruals, reconciliations, and related journal entries
• Monitor tax settings, rate tables, and perform validation testing within tax/ERP systems
• Respond to tax inquiries and support audits and unclaimed property compliance
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure proper tax treatment and identify process improvements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• GREAT work/life balance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Life, STD, and LTD insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of indirect tax experience, with strong focus on sales and use tax
• Solid understanding of multistate tax rules and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with tax automation tools and ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

If you’re an experienced indirect tax professional looking for stability, ownership, and strong work-life balance within a respected organization, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Analyst

Industries

Retail

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr