Sales Tax Accountant

NuCO2•Stuart, FL

About The Position

NuCO2 is the only national provider of beverage grade carbon dioxide solutions to the restaurant and hospitality Industry. NuCO2 services over 170,000 customers and carbonates over 43 million drinks every day to national chains and local restaurants, convenience stores, theme parks and sports/entertainment venues. We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales Tax Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support multi-state sales tax compliance, including filings, payments, exemption certificate management, and business licensing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build expertise in indirect tax while contributing to automation and process improvement initiatives in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Requirements

1–3 years of accounting or indirect tax experience
Familiarity with multi-state sales and use tax compliance preferred
Strong Excel skills (data analysis, lookups, pivot tables)
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or tax software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple state and local jurisdictions
Process and reconcile tax payments (electronic and check), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Partner with internal teams and external agencies to resolve tax payment issues or discrepancies
Assist with sales tax audits and respond to jurisdictional inquiries
Review, validate, and maintain resale and exemption certificates to ensure compliance
Track expirations and proactively manage renewals
Support implementation and maintenance of electronic certificate management systems
Process new business licenses and renewals across multiple jurisdictions
Monitor upcoming expirations and ensure timely renewals
Maintain accurate records and documentation for licensing compliance
Support initiatives to automate tax processes and improve efficiency
Assist with system enhancements and third-party tax/payment solutions
Research and resolve outstanding payments with taxing authorities