Sales Tax Consultant

A Sales Tax Consultant works within a team to identify sales and use tax savings opportunities for clients.  Researching sales tax issues, data entry and manipulation are key components of everyday activities. A Sales Tax Consultant works with team members on a variety of tasks to provide client engagement support and coordination. The Sales Tax Consultant ensures all support needs are met and assists their manager with both engagement and non-engagement tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
• Travel to client locations to gather and copy tax returns, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation.
• Review documentation and research issues.
• Data manipulation and data entry.
• Draft filings, such as petitions for redetermination, refund claims, and various other administrative replies.
• Maintain calendar appointments to ensure deadlines are met and proper client service is delivered.
• Create files for clients and projects utilizing Microsoft® Excel and Access
• Utilize strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Be able to multitask and change direction due to new priorities.
• Work effectively in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Handle tasks in a timely fashion and with accuracy.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude, especially when working with clients.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Statistics, or Master’s in Business
• Preferably a minimum of 9 credit hours in accounting
• Relevant and previous sales and use tax work experience preferred, but not required

Benefits:

• Full health benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401(k) 4% automatic contribution
• Competitive compensation
• 9/80 opportunities