Tax Associate – Direct and Indirect Taxes

CAE•Arlington, TX

About The Position

The Tax Associate focuses primarily on direct and indirect government tax compliance, including sales and use tax and global transaction taxes. The role analyzes financial system reports to determine taxability, manages tax filings across multiple jurisdictions, and supports tax audits and tax research. It offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to develop expertise in state, local, and international tax compliance. The position operates in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard office equipment. The role also carries security responsibilities, including following company security and data-protection policies, properly handling sensitive information, and using company-provided systems for government and proprietary information. Candidates must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
0–2 years of experience in corporate tax, accounting, or transactional tax compliance.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data filtering.
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
Ability to communicate tax concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
Must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Familiarity with Costpoint/Cognos or specialized tax software such as Avalara or Vertex.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly reports for sales and use tax filings by analyzing system reports to determine taxability.
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns with individual states, and file some VAT/GST returns with foreign countries.
Initiate payment requests, including appropriate general ledger coding and required internal approvals.
Confirm that processed tax payments are successfully posted and complete month-end reconciliations.
Respond to information requests from tax consultants, state and international authorities, and internal departments.
Research technical sales and use tax issues to support compliance with changing regulations.
Assist senior tax staff with sales tax audits, notices, and penalty resolution processes.
Review property tax returns and payments, including tangible personal property and real estate.
Comply with company security, data protection, and usage policies; handle sensitive information appropriately and access and store government and proprietary information only on company-provided systems.