Sales & Use Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Sales & Use Tax Accountant to join our clients team in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax laws while supporting the organization through accurate reporting and audit readiness. If you have a strong background in tax compliance and accounting, coupled with an analytical mindset, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across various jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with tax deadlines and reporting requirements to maintain organizational accountability.
• Conduct research on state and local sales and use tax laws, monitoring updates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Perform nexus studies to evaluate tax obligations in multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales and use tax accounts with the general ledger to ensure financial accuracy.
• Review monthly reporting data to identify discrepancies and mitigate audit risks.
• Assist with documentation and responses related to tax audit inquiries.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of tax workflows and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as accounts receivable and operations to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing guidance on sales and use tax compliance to various departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance or general accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with tax compliance software such as Avalara, Vertex, or Sovos is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax laws, particularly in multi-jurisdictional contexts.
• Experience with audits and responding to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex tax scenarios effectively.