Tax Compliance Specialist

Title: Accounting Compliance Consultant
Company: Pharmaceutical Industry
Compensation: $45 to $55 per hour (depending on experience)

Overview
A growing pharmaceutical company is seeking an Accounting Compliance Consultant to lead state and local tax and regulatory compliance, including multi-state operations and recent acquisitions. This role will evaluate current processes, implement scalable procedures, and ensure accurate and timely filings. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to take ownership of compliance initiatives. Contract role with potential to convert to full-time.

Location: La Jolla
Schedule: Full-time onsite; flexible start/end times.
Estimated Duration: 6 months with potential to convert
Reports To: Controller
Team: Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, senior and staff accountants
Systems: MS Dynamics

• Research and ensure compliance with state and local tax requirements for multiple business segments and acquisitions.

• Manage business license registrations, filings, and communication with state/municipal agencies.

• Support new locations, organizational changes, audits, and property tax filings.

• Maintain insurance certificate renewals, COIs, and other compliance documentation.

• Identify filing requirements, resolve compliance gaps, and support ad-hoc accounting tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA a plus.

• 3+ years in tax, compliance, or related accounting roles (state/local focus preferred).

• Experience with municipal/business license compliance, ERP systems (MS Dynamics, Oracle, SAP), and reporting/Excel analysis.

• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to research and resolve compliance issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.