Senior Sales and Use Indirect Tax

About The Job

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Sales and Use Indirect Tax to provide lead support in ensuring MMNA and its subsidiaries remain compliant with all federal, state, and local tax requirements. This role focuses on sales and use tax but also includes responsibilities across excise, licensing, unclaimed property, and other indirect tax matters. This position offers the opportunity to work across all 50 U.S. states, managing compliance and research projects that directly impact the company’s financial and operational success.

You will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, minimizing risk, and strengthening internal tax processes. This role reports to Manager, Tax.

As a Senior Sales and Use Indirect Tax, you will take a lead role in ensuring compliance with sales and use tax as well as other indirect tax matters. You’ll research and analyze state and local tax issues, monitor regulatory developments, and serve as a subject matter specialist for both internal teams and external stakeholders. In this role, you will perform routine compliance functions, provide support during audits, contribute to tax planning initiatives, and help strengthen the team by mentoring and cross-training peers.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of sales/use, excise, and other indirect tax obligations across all jurisdictions.
• Research and summarize emerging state/local tax legislation, and administrative rulings to ensure the company is compliant in all jurisdictions and mitigate risk.
• Analyze and reconcile sales/use tax general ledger accounts through current reporting periods.
• Review consultant work papers and filings, identify variances, and calculate prospective and historical tax impacts (e.g., tire tax, use tax on company cars).
• Maintain complete and accurate records of licenses, permits, and resale tax certificates.
• Monitor tax calendar which includes regulatory and internal requirements and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Support and lead state/local tax audits, including data preparation, issue resolution, and communication with auditors.
• Develop, present, and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance compliance efficiency.
• Serve as a backup to other team members, promoting cross-functional learning and collaboration.

First 90 Days – Getting Up To Speed

• Present at least one process improvement idea.
• Clear all outstanding indirect tax notices and respond to new ones within 5 business days from receipt.

• Complete sales/use tax GL reconciliations through current reporting periods.
• Deliver researched analyses on tire tax, use tax (company vehicles) and reconcile findings with consultant work papers.
• Maintain 100% accurate and updated license, permit, and resale certificate documentation.
• Ensure all SALT agencies reflect current company information.
• Consistently meet or exceed internal/external request timelines, including urgent matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, preferably with sales/use tax compliance and audit support.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. state and local tax regulations and compliance practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of tax research tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet strict deadlines.

• CPA, CMI, or progress toward a relevant certification.
• Prior experience working with external advisors (Big 4 or regional firms).
• Exposure to unclaimed property and excise tax compliance.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement or system implementation projects.

• Professional Growth:
  Take ownership of complex, multi-state tax issues while sharpening your technical expertise.
• Cross-Training Opportunities:
  Broaden your skills beyond sales/use tax, developing into a well-rounded tax…