Senior Tax & Compliance Analyst – US Sales Tax, Excise

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. Prepare, file and track state and local business licenses, foreign qualifications and DBAs.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • PakistanSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate compliance, tax registrations, and regulatory filings, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate corporate records and managing deadlines. Proficient in handling indirect taxes and excise-regulated products while ensuring adherence to state and local licensing requirements.

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Tax ComplianceCorporate GovernanceRegulatory FilingsIndirect TaxesAccounting Reconciliations

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Hard Skills

Tax RegistrationsCorporate Record MaintenanceStatutory FilingsExcise Tax ReturnsSales Tax ComplianceJournal EntriesMonth-End CloseKYC ResponsesDue-Diligence RequestsCompliance Budget Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Organization SkillsClear CommunicationSelf-Directed LearningProfessional Manner

Tools & Technologies

Sales Tax ToolsAvalaraVertex

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACACMA/ICMAChartered Secretary

Industry Keywords

Corporate ComplianceBusiness LicensingSecretary of State FilingsExcise-Regulated ProductsUS State TaxTobacco RegulationsVAT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, file and track state and local business licenses, foreign qualifications and DBAs.
Obtain and renew tobacco, cigarette, cigar, nicotine retailer, distributor, wholesaler and delivery-sale permits and required bonds.
Maintain entity records with Secretaries of State, including annual reports and registered agent details.
Process changes of address, ownership, officers or business name with affected agencies.
Register the company for sales and use tax, excise tax and other state tax accounts.
Track renewal dates, file renewals and keep permits active and in good standing.
Coordinate with Finance on filing frequency, account numbers and good-standing certificates.
Maintain resale and exemption certificates.
Research licensing, tax and product regulations for new states and products.
Monitor legal and agency-rule changes and summarize business impact.
Maintain a state-by-state compliance matrix.
Support audits, agency inquiries and investigations.
Maintain corporate records, formation documents, operating agreements, ownership records, and officer/member resolutions.
Prepare annual reports, beneficial ownership filings and good-standing certificates.
Draft routine resolutions, consents and minutes and organize the corporate document repository.
Respond to KYC and due-diligence requests.
Own the license and tax register and renewal calendar.
Manage physical permit display and archiving of voided permits.
Manage relationships with agencies, licensing vendors and registered agents.
Report monthly to leadership on status, risks and deadlines.
Prepare and file sales/use tax and tobacco excise tax returns and reconcile liabilities to the general ledger.
Support month-end close with reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and prepaid schedules.
Assist with accounts payable and receivable, vendor setup, invoice processing and payment runs.
Track and pay license fees, surety bonds and registered agent costs and maintain the compliance budget.
Respond to tax notices and support external audits.
Assist with management reporting, ad hoc analysis and finance projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACCA, CA, CMA/ICMA or Chartered Secretary (ICSP or equivalent) qualification, either full or part-qualified. A degree in accounting, finance, commerce or law with strong relevant experience will also be considered.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience in tax, accounting, corporate compliance, company secretarial or regulatory filing work.
Solid understanding of indirect taxes (sales tax, VAT or excise) and how tax registrations and filings work.
Proven experience with statutory filings and maintaining corporate records with government regulators.
Exceptional organization skills, with a track record of managing a high volume of deadlines accurately.
Excellent written and spoken English, and a clear, professional manner on calls and emails with government agencies.
Self-directed and a quick learner who can pick up a new regulatory system and work without close supervision.
Exposure to US state tax, business licensing or Secretary of State filings, including international jurisdictions.
Hands-on accounting experience with reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close.
Experience serving US or UK clients, for example at an outsourced accounting or compliance firm.
Experience with excise-regulated products such as tobacco, nicotine, alcohol or pharmaceuticals.
Familiarity with sales tax tools such as Avalara or Vertex.