Tax Accounting Specialist

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The Sales and Use Tax Specialist is an individual contributor role reporting to the Assistant Controller. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely filing of sales and use tax returns and payments across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and distributing sales tax exemption certificates.
• Managing vendor information within Vertex and SAP systems.
• Performing daily analysis of data from SAP and Vertex to maximize tax savings and minimize audit exposure.
• Ensuring proper implementation of changes in tax laws.

This role requires regular interaction with internal teams such as Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and Program Finance, as well as external vendors. Additionally, the position supports the broader tax team and may assist with property tax and income tax matters.

Other duties may include:

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce tax exposure.
• Designing, modifying, installing, and/or maintaining software systems to ensure accurate recognition of tax and financial transactions.
• Compiling and analyzing financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and verify accuracy.
• Maintaining or overseeing control of accounts and records related to disbursements, expenses, and tax payments.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing and recording journal entries, and assisting with month-end close procedures.

Bachelor

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor's degree requirement

Ability to work a hybrid schedule (combination of on-site and remote work, with training taking place on-site)

Sales and Use Tax Compliance Knowledge

• Tax Audit Experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (Pivot Tables Important)
• Tax Research and Ability to Analyze and Interpret State and Local Tax Laws
• Team Oriented
• Is A Self-Starter and Demonstrates Ownership of Assigned Tasks
• Strong Written and Oral Communication
• Organization and Attention to Detail
• Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills
• Time Management

• SAP and Vertex Software Proficiency
• Federal R&D Research Credit Experience
• VAT (Value-Added Tax) Experience
• Public Accounting Experience
• Understanding Of Accounting Rules and Procedures Including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

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Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional…