Tax Specialist

Buyers Edge Platform; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Buyers Edge Platform is seeking a Tax Specialist to manage payroll and sales tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. You will ensure regulatory compliance, research tax issues, and respond to agency notices with accuracy and timeliness.

You will analyze tax data, perform reconciliations, and support process improvements through documentation and automation. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll tax, sales tax, or related tax compliance experience.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, tax software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and sales tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Research tax notices, liaise with agencies, and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform tax reconciliations and data validation.
• Support automation and process improvements in tax operations.
• Deliver timely, accurate service and collaborate with internal teams.

Tools

Payroll systems

Tax software

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Tax Specialist is responsible for processing payroll and sales-related business taxes across federal, state, and local jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements. This role researches and resolves tax issues, manages tax notices and agency correspondence, performs tax reconciliations and data validation, and ensures accurate and timely tax filings and payments. The Tax Specialist analyzes trends, identifies root causes of tax issues, and recommends process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently delivering accurate results and meeting regulatory deadlines. The Tax Specialist collaborates effectively with internal teams and government agencies to provide exceptional service and support operational excellence.

We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who are we?

Back Office, a Buyers Edge Platform Software solution, dismantles siloed restaurant technology systems by bringing Accounting, AP Automation, Bookkeeping, Food Cost Management, and Payroll together in one unified tech stack. Developed by restaurant operators for restaurant operators, Back Office goes beyond traditional software; it’s powered by industry experts who guide users to make faster, data-driven decisions around revenue, cost of goods, labor, and compliance. Through intuitive technology and continuous education, independent, multi-location, franchise, and enterprise restaurant groups gain actionable insights to drive smarter operations and stronger profitability. At the heart of our work is a culture built on a passion for collaboration, technology, and helping foodservice business succeed.

Your impact:

Tax Filing & Processing:

• Process payroll and sales-related business tax filings accurately and timely across all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Prepare and process original, amended, and delinquent tax returns and associated tax payments.

Tax Notice Research & Resolution:

• Research tax notices and liaise with appropriate tax agencies for clarification and resolution.
• Investigate tax discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Process amended returns, payment corrections, account reconciliations, and agency adjustments as necessary.
• Document findings, resolutions, and preventative actions to improve future processing accuracy.

Research & Compliance:

• Research federal, state, and local payroll and sales tax laws to ensure continued compliance.
• Recommend updates to internal procedures to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Participate in automation initiatives and implementation of new technologies that enhance tax operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through documentation, testing, and process refinement.

Performance & Service Excellence

• Deliver exceptional customer service through timely, professional, and accurate communication.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments to resolve client and operational issues.

About you:

• Strong ability to identify issues and resolve problems in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency using payroll systems, tax software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and self-start projects, ensuring deadlines are met without supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• In-depth knowledge of state employment tax, sales tax, and federal/state tax laws, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a business context.
• Demonstrated experience processing federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong customer service experience with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll tax, sales tax, or a related tax compliance role.

Don’t meet every requirement mentioned here?

Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Buyers Edge Platform and our subsidiary brands, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or others with us!

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.