Sr. Analyst, Sales Tax

8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238

Car Max, the way your career should be!

The Sales Tax Senior Analyst ensures Car Max remains compliant with state and local sales and use tax requirements. This role conducts complex tax research, leads tax‑related projects, supports business initiatives, and helps manage compliance, audit defense, and risk mitigation for the Sales & Property Tax Team.

• With minimal guidance from management conduct new state/store research, monitor state tax legislation impacting Car Max, and conduct tax research to support growth and business initiatives
• With minimal guidance from management, preparation and review of monthly tax compliance including analyzing general ledger to monthly reporting and tax variance analysis
• Work with states/localities on routine audits which includes explaining and defending Car Max tax positions and proof of tax payments
• Engage external and internal business partners to answer complex tax inquiries and documenting outcomes.
• Perform accounting activities, account reconciliations, tax exemption review, and preparing tax related budgets
• Support and lead team and peers with tax projects, audit defense, tax compliance and other accounting activities.

This position ensures Car Max meets its sales and use tax obligations across all state and local jurisdictions. The Senior Analyst provides tax guidance to key internal business partners and supports operational and strategic initiatives across the organization. To succeed in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility with accuracy, sound judgment, and minimal supervision.

• Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Solid knowledge of sales/use tax
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills
• Effective planning and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with associates at various levels
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to details
• Ability to express opinions and innovative ideas
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and Microsoft Outlook
• Alteryx experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 7 + years of tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department
• Experience working on multi-state audits
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including writing macros

• Casual and pleasant work environment
• Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
• Team Oriented
• Fast paced and deadline driven department responsibilities

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location and Arrangement:
This role will be based out of the Car Max Home Office in Richmond, VA and have a Hybrid work arrangement. Associates based in Richmond work onsite 5 days per week.

Work Authorization:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

Car Max disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Car Max is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

Car Max is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, Car Max will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Car Max Job Application.