Senior Tax Associate

Addison Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Addison Group in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Senior Tax Associate focusing on sales & use tax. This onsite role handles indirect tax compliance, reporting, and research across jurisdictions, with a high emphasis on accuracy and meeting deadlines.

The position offers a direct-hire arrangement, a schedule of M-F 8-5, and a compensation range of $43-$48 per hour plus a 10% target bonus. Knowledge of Avalara/AvaTax or Vertex is preferred, with strong Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years indirect tax and accounting experience, multi-location/multi-state preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sales and use tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience with Avalara/AvaTax, Vertex, or similar software preferred.
• Experience with tax research resources such as CCH Tax Research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review sales and use tax returns across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Support indirect tax compliance and reporting activities across jurisdictions.
• Maintain resale and exemption certificates.
• Review exemption certificates for accuracy and compliance.
• Process tax adjustments for valid non-taxable transactions in ERP.
• Research state/local tax regulations and advise on product taxability and exemptions.
• Assist with audits and prepare supporting documents.
• Prepare and upload tax-related journal entries in ERP.
• Reconcile indirect tax GL accounts and investigate variances.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance

Sales & use tax

Excel (advanced)

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Avalara/AvaTax

Vertex

CCH Tax Research

Job description

Position Title: Senior Tax Associate – Sales & Use

Location: Santa Ana, CA – Fully Onsite

Assignment type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $43 - $48 / hour + 10% target bonus

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k.

We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join a growing corporate tax team. This position will focus primarily on indirect tax compliance, reporting, research, and reconciliation across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong sales and use tax experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review sales and use tax returns, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.


• Support indirect tax compliance and reporting activities across applicable jurisdictions.


• Prepare and maintain resale and exemption certificates.


• Review customer exemption and resale certificates for accuracy and compliance.


• Process tax adjustments for valid non-taxable transactions within the ERP system.


• Research state and local tax regulations and provide guidance regarding product taxability and exemption requirements.


• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including preparation of supporting documentation.


• Prepare and upload tax-related journal entries within the ERP system.


• Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.


• Assist with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of indirect tax reporting and related financial information.


• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of tax processes.


• Support special projects and other initiatives within the Tax department as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.


• 5+ years of indirect tax and accounting experience, preferably within a multi-location or multi-state organization.


• Strong knowledge of sales and use tax compliance and reporting.


• Experience with Avalara/AvaTax, Vertex, or similar sales tax and exemption certificate software preferred.


• Experience using tax research resources such as CCH Tax Research preferred.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and related functions.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience with Canadian indirect taxes such as GST, PST, HST, or QST is a plus.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.