Senior Tax & Compliance Analyst (US Sales Tax / Excise)
Job Details
- Languages
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Experience
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in tax, accounting, corporate compliance, company secretarial or regulatory filing work
Requirements
- Hold a full or part-qualified ACCA, CA, CMA/ICMA or Chartered Secretary (ICSP or equivalent) qualification; alternatively, a degree in accounting, finance, commerce or law with strong relevant experience.
- Have at least 4 years of hands-on experience in tax, accounting, corporate compliance, company secretarial or regulatory filing work.
- Understand indirect taxes, including sales tax, VAT or excise, and tax registrations and filings.
- Have experience with statutory filings and maintaining corporate records with government regulators.
- Demonstrate strong organization and accurate management of a high volume of deadlines.
- Have excellent written and spoken English and a professional manner on calls and emails with government agencies.
- Be self-directed, able to learn new regulatory systems and work without close supervision.
- US state tax, business licensing or Secretary of State filing experience is a plus.
- Accounting experience with reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close is a plus.
- Experience serving US or UK clients, or with excise-regulated products, is a plus.
- Familiarity with sales tax tools such as Avalara or Vertex is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, file and track business license, foreign qualification, DBA and industry permit applications and renewals.
- Maintain entity records with Secretaries of State, including annual reports, registered agent details and changes to company information.
- Register for sales and use tax, excise tax and other state tax accounts, and coordinate filing details with Finance.
- Collect, issue and maintain resale and exemption certificates for customers and vendors.
- Research licensing, tax and product regulations, monitor regulatory changes, and summarize their implications for the business.
- Maintain a state-by-state compliance matrix, central license and tax register, and renewal calendar.
- Support audits, agency inquiries and investigations by gathering records and preparing schedules and supporting documents.
- Maintain corporate records and prepare or track annual reports, beneficial ownership filings, resolutions, consents and minutes.
- Prepare and file sales and use tax and tobacco excise tax returns, reconcile tax liabilities, and support month-end close.
- Manage agency, licensing vendor and registered agent relationships; report status, risks and upcoming deadlines to leadership.