Indirect Tax Specialist

• Assist with indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing audit support files, responding to information requests, and helping coordinate audit activity across jurisdictions.
• Support communications with auditors and external advisors by organizing schedules, compiling data, and maintaining documentation needed for audit reviews and issue resolution.
• Prepare and review sales, use, and telecommunications tax returns, including related workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Perform indirect tax account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and support close-related tax reporting activities.
• Research transaction tax issues, including taxability, sourcing, and exemption matters, and document conclusions.
• Review and respond to tax notices and assist with resolving assessments and other state and local tax correspondence.
• Maintain exemption certificate records and other indirect tax documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including Finance, Billing, IT, Procurement, and Operations, to gather data and resolve tax-related questions.
• Monitor audit milestones, filing deadlines, and other compliance requirements to help ensure timely completion of tax obligations.
• Keep current on indirect tax developments and help evaluate their impact on compliance processes.

Do You Have?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• CPA Preferred
• 1-5 years of professional experience in tax, accounting, or related discipline.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional logic) and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations in a general ledger environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Even Better:

• Telecommunications tax experience (e.g., state/local telecom taxes, 911 fees, USF contributions/surcharges, utility/telecom-specific fees).
• Experience with a tax engine or compliance software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos) and filing portals (e.g., Streamlined Sales Tax, state e-file).
• Prior experience leading audits to closure, drafting position memos, and negotiating assessments.
• Working knowledge of multi-state rules on sourcing, taxability, exemptions, and telecom-specific fees/surcharges.
• Hands-on experience responding to tax notices and participating in state/local tax audits, including sampling and controversy processes.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,100 to $99,900. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair and competitive. Pay for this role is based on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.

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