Sr. Analyst, Sales Tax

CarMax • Nampa, ID

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Tax Senior Analyst ensures CarMax remains compliant with state and local sales and use tax requirements. This role conducts complex tax research, leads tax‑related projects, supports business initiatives, and helps manage compliance, audit defense, and risk mitigation for the Sales & Property Tax Team.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Solid knowledge of sales/use tax
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills
• Effective planning and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with associates at various levels
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to details
• Ability to express opinions and innovative ideas
• Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and Microsoft Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 7 + years of tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department
• Experience working on multi-state audits
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including writing macros

Nice To Haves

• Alteryx experience preferred

Responsibilities

• With minimal guidance from management conduct new state/store research, monitor state tax legislation impacting CarMax, and conduct tax research to support growth and business initiatives
• With minimal guidance from management, preparation and review of monthly tax compliance including analyzing general ledger to monthly reporting and tax variance analysis
• Work with states/localities on routine audits which includes explaining and defending CarMax tax positions and proof of tax payments
• Engage external and internal business partners to answer complex tax inquiries and documenting outcomes.
• Perform accounting activities, account reconciliations, tax exemption review, and preparing tax related budgets
• Support and lead team and peers with tax projects, audit defense, tax compliance and other accounting activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level