Senior Associate – Sales Tax Automation

Baker Tilly US

. Support implementation, configuration, testing, and optimization of sales and use tax technology solutions for clients .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and configuring sales and use tax technology solutions, with a strong focus on project management, client communication, and testing strategies. Proficient in translating taxability determinations into system configurations and managing integrations with ERP and transaction systems.

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Avalara ConfigurationSales Tax Automation Project ManagementERP Integration ExperienceTesting Strategy DevelopmentClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Sales Tax Technology SolutionsProject PlanningConfiguration ManagementQuality Assurance TestingRequirements GatheringTax Codes ConfigurationTesting Scenarios DevelopmentProblem-SolvingImplementation MethodologiesTaxability Determinations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIndependent WorkCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

AvalaraVertexNetSuiteMicrosoft DynamicsSageShopifySales Tax Calculation SoftwareBilling SystemsE-Commerce PlatformsTransaction Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMIJD/Law LicenseEA

Industry Keywords

Sales and Use TaxTaxabilityExemptionsSourcingJurisdictional ConsiderationsSoftware Implementation LifecycleClient EngagementsProject RisksGo-Live SupportClient-Facing Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support implementation, configuration, testing, and optimization of sales and use tax technology solutions for clients
Independently manage sales tax automation projects and workstreams from planning through go-live
Develop project plans, timelines, deliverables, client communications, and status updates
Resolve project risks and issues
Serve as primary day-to-day client contact on assigned projects
Lead meetings, gather requirements, coordinate action items, and communicate project status and implementation decisions
Configure and support sales and use tax automation solutions based on client business requirements and expected taxability outcomes
Translate taxability determinations into system configurations, including tax codes, rules, exemptions, and other applicable settings
Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, test scenarios, quality assurance testing, and user acceptance testing
Review software product documentation and technical specifications to understand functionality and troubleshoot issues
Support integrations between sales tax calculation software and client ERP, billing, e-commerce, and other transaction systems
Improve implementation methodologies, testing processes, documentation, templates, and repeatable tools
Manage multiple client engagements and priorities simultaneously

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 year degree
Eligible to obtain CPA, CMI, JD/Law License or EA
3 years of professional experience
Hands-on experience with Avalara is required, including experience configuring or implementing Avalara solutions in a client or business environment
Experience with Vertex or other indirect tax technology platforms is preferred
Experience working with ERP, billing, e-commerce, or other transaction systems and their integrations with sales tax calculation software is preferred, including platforms such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and Shopify
Familiarity with sales and use tax concepts, including product and service taxability, exemptions, sourcing, and jurisdictional considerations, is preferred
Demonstrated ability to independently manage client-facing implementation projects or workstreams
Experience across the software implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, implementation, and post go-live support
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Must be located in Dallas or Denver

Benefits

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