Senior Telecommunications Tax Specialist

JSI

. Independently prepare, reconcile, file, and manage specialized telecommunications tax returns, including PA GRT, NY Section 186-e Telecommunications Excise Tax, Federal Excise Tax (IRS Form 720), and other telecommunications tax filings.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in telecommunications tax compliance, including preparation and management of specialized tax returns, audits, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in analyzing tax data, resolving discrepancies, and providing technical guidance to ensure accurate taxation and operational efficiency.

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Telecommunications Tax ComplianceFederal And State Tax KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsAudit Management And VDAsCertified Public Accountant (CPA)

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Hard Skills

Tax Return PreparationTax Data AnalysisTax Liability CalculationsRegulatory ComplianceTax MappingSourcing RulesComplex ReconciliationsFiling DiscrepanciesHistorical Liability ReviewsCompliance Remediation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProfessional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

SureTaxAvalaraBillSoftVertexTax Compliance Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications TaxesIndirect Tax ComplianceTax ControversiesVoluntary Disclosure AgreementsTax Notices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently prepare, reconcile, file, and manage specialized telecommunications tax returns, including PA GRT, NY Section 186-e Telecommunications Excise Tax, Federal Excise Tax (IRS Form 720), and other telecommunications tax filings.
Analyze and reconcile tax data, investigate calculation and reporting discrepancies, maintain supporting workpapers, monitor regulatory changes, and resolve filing, payment, account balance, credit, and tax notice issues with taxing authorities.
Lead complex tax projects, including historical liability reviews, exposure assessments, nexus studies, compliance investigations, back filings, amended returns, remediation efforts, and other telecommunications and indirect tax compliance initiatives.
Manage VDAs, audits, assessments, appeals, penalty abatements, and other tax controversies by evaluating exposure, preparing documentation, responding to agency inquiries, and negotiating resolutions with taxing authorities.
Research tax laws, product and service taxability, sourcing rules, tax mapping, and tax engine configurations to identify compliance risks and ensure accurate taxation.
Provide technical guidance to clients and internal teams, support complex compliance matters, review technical work products, develop compliance procedures, and identify opportunities to improve filing accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
7+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant telecommunications tax compliance experience and management of complex state and local tax filings.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local telecommunications taxes, fees, surcharges, and industry-specific tax obligations, with the ability to research and interpret tax laws and regulatory guidance.
Experience managing audits, voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), historical liability reviews, compliance remediation projects, and complex tax notices, assessments, and filing discrepancies.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets, complex reconciliations, tax liability calculations, and analysis of reporting discrepancies.
Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fully remote environment.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
Experience leading telecommunications tax audits, VDAs, appeals, penalty abatement requests, and other complex tax controversy matters preferred.
Experience with telecommunications product taxability, tax mapping, tax engine configuration, and tax compliance software platforms such as SureTax, Avalara, BillSoft, Vertex, or similar systems, including providing technical guidance or mentoring tax professionals preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Generous PTO and travel support.
Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.