Tax Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and knowledgeable Sales and Use Tax Accountant to join our finance team. This position is responsible for managing multi-state sales and use tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings, and supporting audits and cross-functional tax initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring strong tax technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining compliance and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure timely remittance of tax liabilities and monitor deadlines to avoid penalties or interest
• Reconcile sales and use tax accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed
• Respond to state and local tax notices, including audit support and documentation
• Maintain and update exemption certificates and resale documentation
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and AR teams to apply tax rules correctly
• Assist with ERP system and tax engine updates (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) to ensure proper tax mapping
• Stay current with tax law changes and implement necessary updates to compliance processes
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the tax compliance function
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMI a plus)
• 2+ years of experience in sales and use tax or indirect tax compliance
• Strong understanding of multi-state tax regulations and nexus rules
• Experience with tax software such as Vertex, Avalara, or OneSource
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently

Preferred Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jonathan Jankowski