Tax Staff: Compliance & Returns Specialist

Rush Enterprises Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Tax Staff to handle a range of tax duties at local and national levels, including property and sales taxes. The role supports tax return preparation and ensures secure handling of sensitive information under supervisory guidance.

The Tax Staff position offers growth within a large North American dealer network, with opportunities to contribute to audits, filings, and planning strategies while maintaining accuracy and compliance across tax functions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property, sales, or business tax experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Experience with tax preparation or internships helpful.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Support property tax management with data entry, tracking, validating, remitting, and accruing monthly property taxes.
• Assist staff with tax audits by retrieving vendor documents as needed.
• Validate and log sales tax exemption certificates from customers.
• Ensure filings are timely, accurate, and compliant with regulations.
• Prepare payment requests.
• Assist staff in preparing financial statements related to taxes and supporting schedules for audits.
• Assist tax manager with tax planning strategies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Word

Outlook

Tax software

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

High School diploma

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Rush Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Tax Staff to handle a range of tax duties at local and national levels, including property and sales taxes. The role supports tax return preparation and ensures secure handling of sensitive information under supervisory guidance.

The Tax Staff position offers growth within a large North American dealer network, with opportunities to contribute to audits, filings, and planning strategies while maintaining accuracy and compliance across tax functions.