Tax Accountant

Aston Carter•Boca Raton, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sales and Use Tax Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tax accounting, with a focus on sales and use tax compliance, process improvement, and automation. This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical individual who can manage high volumes of data and provide technical tax research insights.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Sales and Use Tax in a high-volume environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Strong experience in tax research and technical memo writing.
Proficiency in invoice-level tax determination and accruals.
Experience in compliance and audit support.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with ERP systems (Infor experience a plus).
Experience with tax engines such as Vertex (preferred), Avalara, OneSource, or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

Infor experience
Experience with tax engines such as Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze high-volume monthly invoices and financial data to determine appropriate sales and use tax treatment.
Identify and accrue use tax on untaxed purchases.
Conduct technical tax research and document conclusions through memos and supporting analysis.
Perform detailed tax validation and compliance reviews.
Run monthly reports to identify untaxed purchases and ensure accurate remittance to the State of Florida.
Partner closely with Accounts Payable to review and validate invoice data flowing into tax reporting, improve upstream processes, and identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Assist with sales and use tax audits.
Assist in sales and use tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with state and local requirements.
Support internal controls and documentation related to tax processes.