Senior Sales & Use Tax Analyst

TriMark•Mansfield, MA

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

TriMark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit: www.trimarkusa.com The Senior Sales & Use Tax Analyst reports to the Tax Manager Located in Mansfield, MA Full-Time Hybrid The Senior Sales & Use Tax Analyst will report to the Tax Manager and will interact regularly with business unit leadership and finance teams to achieve objectives. This role will support multi-state sales and use tax compliance for multiple divisions in a decentralized organization. This position will drive the development of processes and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance. The Senior Sales & Use Tax Analyst will monitor changes in tax regulations and provide research-based updates for changes needed to comply with new and updated laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of tax regulations and accounting principles, effective research skills, a compliance mindset and be a champion of continuous improvement to successfully achieve objectives.

Requirements

Comfortable with multi-mode communications, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
Ability to manage complex, high-volume and sometimes imperfect information to effectively resolve issues timely to drive results.
Effective in a team environment with passion for performance and appreciation for diversity of skills and perspectives to achieve strategic goals.
Results-driven and action-oriented professional with perseverance to push forward to complete initiatives with ability to work autonomously to accomplish objectives.
Familiar with sales & use tax concepts, SaaS solutions (e.g., Avalara, Vertex).
Possesses high integrity and considers ethical standards in all actions.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify trends.
Bachelor’s degree in tax, finance, accounting, or related field.
2-5 years of experience working in sales & use tax capacity for an organization with multiple legal entities and locations.
Proficiency with current sales and use tax regulations and strong research skills to stay current and determine impact of changing tax regulations on the company’s tax strategies.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel.
Proficiency with large company ERP required.
Knowledge and experience with SaaS solutions for tax preparation and filing as well as sales & use tax compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Avalara is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support sales tax compliance across all divisions.
Assist in the process of implementing sales tax automation.
Assist all divisions in improving their sales tax process and procedures.
Act as the first line respondent to sales tax questions and problems raised by each division.
Provide education on sales tax law and the usage of the division’s sales tax engine.
Trouble shoot invoices that are not taxing properly when personnel at the divisions are unable to.
Assist in implementation and maintenance of automated sales tax engines in the applicable divisions.
Perform multistate sales and use tax research.
Assist with, and facilitate sales and use tax audits.
Monitor nexus creating activities economic nexus thresholds for all divisions and register in new states when needed.
Provide support with various internal audits, special tax related projects, and divisional inquiries.
Build relationships and communicate effectively with accounting and operations personnel to further tax department’s image and value added throughout the organization.
Support property tax filings as needed.
Perform any other duties needed to support the tax function.