Sales Tax Expert

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a skilled Sales Tax Expert to thrive in a remote environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of U.S. sales tax regulations and strong client-facing skills, helping businesses navigate complex tax scenarios while ensuring compliance. This role calls for a detail-oriented professional comfortable interacting with various stakeholders and supporting commercial efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. sales tax regulations.
• Experience in sales tax compliance for U.S.-based businesses.
• Excellent communication skills to convey tax concepts simply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for all sales tax matters.
• Guide stakeholders through registrations, filings, and notices.
• Communicate updates related to filings and payments.

Skills

U.S. sales tax concepts

Client-facing skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

A dynamic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Tax Expert to join a fast-paced, fully remote environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of U.S. sales tax regulations who thrives in a client-facing, detail-oriented setting

Key Responsibilities :

• Serve as the main point of contact on all sales tax matters — guiding stakeholders through obligations and directly managing registrations, filings, notices, and state communications
• Act as the primary liaison to internal Sales Tax Specialists, who are responsible for onboarding and setting up the platform
• Advise on nuanced scenarios such as marketplace facilitator rules, taxability differences by state, or nexus changes — ensuring implications are understood while execution is handled
• Respond to questions and proactively communicate key updates related to filings, payments, and government notices, keeping stakeholders informed without burdening them with the details
• Occasionally support commercial efforts such as product demos or onboarding calls to help new prospects understand the process and value proposition

Requirements :

• Solid understanding of U.S. sales tax concepts, including nexus, taxability, registration, and filing requirements across states
• Experience handling or supporting sales tax compliance for U.S.-based businesses, either in-house, at a consultancy, or through a SaaS platform
• Strong communication and client-facing skills — able to explain complex tax concepts in simple terms and build trust with a wide range of business profiles
• Commercial mindset — comfortable interacting with startups, founders, and finance teams to support onboarding and ensure satisfaction
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously

Nice to Have

Previous experience in a customer-facing tax advisory, sales tax tech, or fintech / compliance SaaS company

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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