Senior Sales and Use Tax Accountant

Sparrow Company Executive Search & Staffing

. Ensure superior service to customers, external vendors, and government agencies while maintaining compliance with state and local tax laws .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in multi-state sales and use tax audit defense, compliance, and process improvement. Proficient in utilizing tax software such as SAP and Vertex to support tax-related operations and training initiatives.

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Multi-State Sales & Use Tax Audit DefenseBachelor of Science in AccountingSAP ExperienceVertex SoftwareProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales & Use Tax ComplianceTax ResearchTax AuditsReconciliationProcess ImprovementData AnalysisTax Law InterpretationDue Diligence AnalysisTechnical CorrespondenceTax Liability Mitigation

Soft Skills

Oral and Written CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPVertex SoftwareWindows EnvironmentExcel SpreadsheetWord Processing

Industry Keywords

Sales & Use TaxTax ComplianceAudit DefenseMergers and AcquisitionsState and Local Tax Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure superior service to customers, external vendors, and government agencies while maintaining compliance with state and local tax laws
Manage sales and use tax audits in a multi-state environment, emphasizing tax-burden minimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Assist business operations with processes to mitigate tax liabilities
Analyze and continuously improve processes for efficiency, quality, and accuracy
Conduct multi-state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes
Resolve tax issues with external customers
Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters
Prepare reconciliations for Sales and Use tax accounts
Complete multi-state Sales & Use tax research projects
Assist with due diligence analysis for multi-state and local taxes related to mergers and acquisitions
Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software
Draft technical correspondence to state officials regarding tax-law interpretations
Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions
Participate in continuous tax-process improvement initiatives
Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers
Support Sales & Use Tax compliance goals and perform additional compliance duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in multi-state sales & use tax audit defense
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Computer literacy
Windows Environment
Word Processing
Excel Spreadsheet
Vertex Software a plus
SAP experience a plus
Social/interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication
Positive collaboration and teamwork
Project management skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to develop and administer efficient work processes
Analytical approach to problem solving
Knowledge of process control
Capability to work extended hours as necessary
Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment
Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed
Physical capability to walk, sit, lift, push, and climb significantly
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly
Applicants may be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Capable of working remotely
Required overnight travel as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer