Consultant, Sales and Use Tax
About The Position
The Sales and Use Tax Consultant works with a team to identify tax savings opportunities for clients and understand how clients compute each component of sales and use tax. The role involves researching issues, reconciling databases, and completing detailed calculations. Taxing authorities verify the issues, and the Consultant assists the team with that process. The position contributes to Ryan’s People, Client, and Value key results by creating a positive team experience; responding to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities; reviewing documentation and researching issues; working with raw data to complete calculations; and drafting filings such as petitions for redetermination, refund claims, and other administrative replies. The Consultant travels to client locations to gather and copy tax returns, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation for the audit refund process. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Statistics, or another degree with a master’s degree in a business discipline or a JD.
- At least 9 accounting credit hours, or the ability to substitute technical courses for accounting hours.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher and a major GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel independently up to 10–20%.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant work experience, such as internships, summer positions, or school jobs.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive team experience.
- Respond to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.
- Travel to client locations to gather and copy tax returns, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation for the audit refund process.
- Review documentation and research issues.
- Work with raw data to complete calculations.
- Draft filings, including petitions for redetermination, refund claims, and other administrative replies.
- Assist the team as taxing authorities verify identified issues.
Benefits
- Hybrid work options.
- Award-winning culture.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for new parents, including adoption.
- Monthly gym membership reimbursement or gym equipment reimbursement.
- Benefits eligibility effective day one.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
- Fertility assistance program.
- Four-week company-paid sabbatical eligibility after five years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
