We are seeking a Sales Tax Analyst with experience in the construction industry to support compliance reporting and audit functions across multi-state operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of indirect taxes including sales and use tax and the ability to collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance at the project level.
General Accountabilities
- Maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports for management.
- Represent the organization in a professional manner to maximize client satisfaction.
- Collaborate across departments to address sales tax-related inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with company policies safety standards and procedures.
- Provide support for multiple branches across time zones when needed.
Specific Accountabilities
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual sales and use tax filings.
- Complete assigned sales tax compliance tasks and reconciliations.
- Manage W-9 and exemption certificate requests including maintaining exemption files.
- Research and interpret state and local sales/use tax laws for proper application to materials services and project costs.
- Load new exemptions into accounting systems and ensure accurate classification.
- Support tax audits including providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Assist with accounts receivable invoicing and other accounting functions as needed.
- Document workflows and procedures to support consistency and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting Finance or related field (or 5 years relevant experience).
- Minimum 2 years of sales tax experience.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior accounting experience in the construction industry.
- Familiarity with personal property tax compliance.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.
- Experience with Dynamics 365 and Vertex.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax compliance.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
- Professional team-oriented and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills confidentiality and judgment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate of $32/hr - $45/hr depending on experience.
- Medical dental and vision insurance.
- Company-provided basic life insurance AD&D and short-term disability.
- Voluntary coverage options including long-term disability accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
- HSA and FSA accounts.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off sick leave and 7 paid holidays.