Tax Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Accountant to manage multi-jurisdiction tax compliance in Lexington, KY. You will file returns, review tax treatments, research regulations, and support audits across accounting and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years in sales and use tax, with strong Excel and ERP experience to ensure accurate reporting and timely filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or general tax experience preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations.
• Experience with tax research and tax compliance software.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems/ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Research state and local tax regulations and monitor legislative changes that may impact the organization.
• Review transactions for proper sales and use tax treatment and identify potential compliance issues.
• Analyze exemption certificates and maintain supporting documentation.
• Respond to tax notices, inquiries, and requests from taxing authorities.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile sales tax payable accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tax records and filing calendars.
• Support business license renewals and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and external advisors on tax-related matters.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance tax compliance and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and other tax-related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Tax research

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vertex

Avalara

OneSource

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Sales & Use Tax Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and local sales and use tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This role manages tax filings, conducts tax research, supports audits, and partners with accounting and operational teams to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns.
• Research state and local tax regulations and monitor legislative changes that may impact the organization.
• Review transactions for proper sales and use tax treatment and identify potential compliance issues.
• Analyze exemption certificates and maintain supporting documentation.
• Respond to tax notices, inquiries, and requests from taxing authorities.
• Assist with sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile sales tax payable accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tax records and filing calendars.
• Support business license renewals and other indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and external advisors on tax-related matters.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance tax compliance and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and other tax-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of sales and use tax, indirect tax, or general tax experience preferred.
• Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations.
• Experience with tax research and tax compliance software.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems/ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Experience with Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar tax/accounting systems.
• Experience supporting state and local tax audits.
• Knowledge of property tax, business licenses, or other indirect taxes.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).