[Remote] Senior Tax Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to support the company's federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations, focusing primarily on sales and use tax matters across a multi-state footprint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including data compilation, return preparation, and reconciliations
• Research and analyze the sales and use tax treatment of transactions through the review of contracts, invoices, and other supporting documentation
• Support use tax accruals and identify potential exposure areas
• Assist with exemption certificate management and compliance documentation
• Assist with international, federal, and state income tax compliance, including data gathering and initiating payments
• Support non-income-based tax filings
• Assist in responding to tax notices and information requests
• Assist with nexus analysis, state registrations, and related compliance requirements
• Monitor and research federal, state, and local tax law changes, with a focus on SALT developments
• Maintain tax work papers and supporting documentation, ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit ready
• Assist in improving tax processes, controls, and documentation

Skills

• Foundational knowledge of state and local tax (SALT) principles, including sales and use tax
• Comfortable conducting tax research using online resources and tax research platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors
• Experience with tax compliance tools such as Avalara or Vertex required; advanced proficiency preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution
• CPA license highly preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant tax experience, with exposure to sales and use tax
• Experience in the service industry preferred
• Prior public accounting experience is preferred
• Experience with Vantagepoint is a plus

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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