Sales Tax Accountant
Tax Accountant
Tax Accountant
Charlotte , North Carolina Direct Hire Nov 24, 2025
Sales Tax Accountant
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000+ annually
With over 284,000 associates across a wide range of vibrant environments—from restaurants and hospitals to schools and arenas—our client is a high-growth company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This role offers the chance to manage critical compliance functions, build cross-departmental relationships, and pave your way toward upward mobility within our renowned finance team.
What You’ll Do:
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Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000+ annually
With over 284,000 associates across a wide range of vibrant environments—from restaurants and hospitals to schools and arenas—our client is a high-growth company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. This role offers the chance to manage critical compliance functions, build cross-departmental relationships, and pave your way toward upward mobility within our renowned finance team.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensuring accuracy through detailed financial data analysis
- Reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts to maintain compliance
- Partner with internal teams to resolve tax-related variances and questions
- Manage sales tax registrations, renewals, and permit cancellations across various jurisdictions
- Serve as a resource for internal tax inquiries, providing guidance based on current regulations
- Maintain documentation and tools such as workpapers and exemption certificates for efficient compliance
- Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
- Stay informed on evolving tax laws to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax
- CPA or CMI designation preferred or actively pursuing
- Proven experience in multi-state sales and use tax compliance (experience in foodservice, vending, or support services a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP, and tax software tools such as Vertex or Alteryx
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail, especially in handling large volumes of electronic data
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Self-motivated with a growth mindset and a passion for process improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Relevant experience in sales and use tax compliance, ideally within a multi-state setting
- Professional certification such as CPA or CMI is highly desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing regulations and compliance deadlines
- Willingness to collaborate across departments and support ongoing process enhancements
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