Senior Tax Analyst – Sales & Use Tax

States Manufacturing Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power seeks a Senior Tax Analyst to own and expand its sales & use tax and SALT functions. You will lead indirect tax compliance across a multi-entity manufacturing platform and touch state income/franchise tax for a public company. The role requires initiative and ownership in a lean environment.

You will collaborate closely with the Director of Tax on compliance, nexus, remediation, and audits as the business grows. Strong technical SALT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• 4–6 years of tax experience focused on sales & use tax or SALT.
• Multi-state sales & use tax compliance experience including returns, exemptions, nexus.
• Audits/notices/voluntary disclosures experience is a plus.
• Public accounting (regional/Big 4) or industry experience welcomed.
• Proficiency with tax compliance software; Avalara or similar.
• Familiarity with state income/franchise tax; ASC 740 knowledge a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Lean, build-as-you-go environment; initiative is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain exemption and resale certificate documentation; liaise with customers/vendors.
• Research and document SALT positions from manufacturing activities and exemptions.
• Perform nexus analyses as the business expands and support new state registrations.
• Support voluntary disclosure agreements and multi-state remediation efforts.
• Assist in responding to tax audits and notices from authorities.
• Monitor state tax law changes and assess their impact on the business.
• Support state income and franchise tax compliance, including ASC 740 workpapers.
• Assist with notices, registrations, and annual reports; coordinate with external preparers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Ownership and initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Avalara

Job description

All Jobs > Senior Tax Analyst – Sales & Use Tax

Forgent Power is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to own and build out its sales and use tax and broader state and local tax (SALT) function. Reporting directly to the Director of Tax, this role is the day-to-day lead for indirect tax compliance across a multi-entity manufacturing platform, with additional exposure to state income and franchise tax and to income tax reporting for a public company. The ideal candidate is technically strong in multi-state sales and use tax, eager to learn, and comfortable operating in a lean environment where initiative and ownership matter.

This is a role for someone who wants real ownership of a SALT function. You will help build out an efficient and effective process. You'll work directly alongside the Director of Tax on compliance, nexus, remediation, and audit matters as the business grows and expands into new jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sales and use tax compliance cycle across all applicable jurisdictions, including preparation, filing, and reconciliation of returns across multiple entities
• Maintain exemption and resale certificate documentation and manage ongoing outreach to customers and vendors
• Research and document sales and use tax positions arising from manufacturing activities, equipment and materials purchases, and customer transactions, including manufacturing and other exemptions
• Perform nexus analyses, including economic nexus, as the business expands, and support new state registrations
• Support voluntary disclosure agreements and multi-state remediation efforts
• Assist in responding to sales and use tax audits and notices from state and local taxing authorities
• Monitor state and local tax law changes and assess their impact on the business
• Support state income and franchise tax compliance, including apportionment, workpaper preparation, and coordination with external preparers
• Assist with state notices, registrations, and annual report and entity-level filings

Income Tax & Provision Support

• Support federal income tax compliance and coordination with external preparers
• Assist with the state components of the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including state deferred taxes, rate reconciliation, and tax-related SEC disclosure support

Cross-Functional & General

• Respondto internal tax inquiries from finance, legal, sales, and operations
• Supporttax due diligence and special projects as directed by the Director of Tax
• Helpbuild and maintain internal tax processes, compliance calendars, and workpaper standards as the tax function continues to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred
• 4-6 years of tax experience with a focus on sales and use tax and/or state and local tax
• Multi-state sales and use tax compliance experience required, including return preparation, exemption certificate management, and nexus analysis
• Experience with audits, notices, and/or voluntary disclosure agreements a plus
• Public accounting experience (regional firm or Big 4) and/or industry experience both welcomed
• Proficiency with tax compliance software; hands-on experience with Avalara, or similar indirect tax platforms strongly preferred
• Familiarity with state income and franchise tax concepts; working knowledge of ASC 740 a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Comfortable operating in a lean, build-as-you-go environment. This role requires initiative, not just execution