Senior Tax Associate – Indirect Sales and Use

Burkland

. Own the recurring monthly sales, use, and excise tax compliance cycle for clients .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-jurisdictional indirect tax compliance and advisory services, with a strong focus on tax strategy development and client communication. Proficient in process improvement and leveraging technology tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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Multi-Jurisdictional Indirect Tax ComplianceTax Strategy DevelopmentProcess ImprovementClient CommunicationSales Tax Software Experience

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Hard Skills

Indirect Tax Advisory ServicesTax ComplianceNexus StudiesVoluntary Disclosure AgreementsData AnalyticsTax PrinciplesGovernanceProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsBusiness PartneringPrioritizationTraining and Education

Tools & Technologies

Google G SuiteSales Tax SoftwareAI Tools

Industry Keywords

GST/HSTEU One Stop ShopVAT ObligationsTax ControversyAccounting Records

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the recurring monthly sales, use, and excise tax compliance cycle for clients
Send data requests, review returns and related workpapers, obtain client approval, and file by deadlines
Ensure appropriate taxes are collected or assessed and properly remitted
Support compliance for Canada GST/HST, EU One Stop Shop (OSS), and VAT obligations
Perform nexus studies to identify client filing obligations
Prepare and manage Voluntary Disclosure Agreements to resolve prior-period exposure
Monitor, research, and examine tax issues affecting clients
Communicate tax positions through written or oral presentations
Assist clients with indirect tax controversy notices
Monitor clients' businesses and develop tax strategy
Assemble and maintain accounting and tax records supporting filed returns and financial statement accounting
Support new client onboarding and respond to client technical questions
Escalate issues appropriately and coordinate client-facing communications with account managers
Identify process improvements through data analytics and technology tools, including software integration
Educate and train clients on tax solutions
Collaborate with senior leadership, state agencies, clients, and cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field
3-5 years of multi-jurisdictional indirect tax advisory services and indirect tax compliance experience
Detailed understanding and knowledge of multi-jurisdictional indirect tax principles
Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities and reprioritize as needed
Experience in process improvement, governance, and cross-functional collaboration
Strong collaboration and business partnering skills, including excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices
Advanced proficiency in Google G Suite, including Spreadsheets, Docs, and Slides
Experience with sales tax software and project management software
Comfort using AI tools as part of day-to-day workflow
Eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Health benefits
Other benefits for full-time regular positions
Remote work arrangement
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities