Tax Compliance Specialist

American Equipment Inc; West Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Equipment Inc. is seeking a Tax Compliance Specialist to ensure timely and accurate tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. This full-time role involves managing tax data, responding to audits, and maintaining compliance with tax laws, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Sales/Use Tax Compliance experience required.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• High school degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and remit sales and use tax returns.
• Research and stay current on sales tax law changes.
• Ensure compliance with tax-related processes and audits.

Skills

Sales/Use Tax Compliance experience

Excel

Strong communication skills

Understanding of General Ledger Accounts

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Time management

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

Position Summary:

The Tax Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate filings, managing tax data, responding to audits or inquiries, and maintaining compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, file, and remit monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple states and local jurisdictions.
• Reconcile tax reports and general ledger accounts related to tax liabilities.
• Research and stay current on sales tax law changes, rates, exemptions, and nexus requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for tax filings, certificates, and audit support.
• Manage and respond to sales tax notices and audit inquiries from state and local authorities.
• Ensure proper tax treatment of sales transactions, including exemption certificate validation and taxability decisions.
• Work closely with internal departments (sales, accounting, legal, etc.) to ensure accurate tax setup and compliance processes.
• Monthly reconciliation of sales tax liabilities to general ledger
• Maintain exemption certificates
• Maintain state registrations (w/ Secretary of State and Revenue Departments)
• Process personal property returns
• Daily review of Avalara to updated invoices
• Review customers in ERP for accuracy

Required Skills/Abilities

• 3 to 5 years of Sales/Use Tax Compliance experience
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of General Ledger Accounts
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
• Ability to work in time sensitive environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Education and Experience

• High school degree required, Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent preferred.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status