Sales & Use Tax Accountant

Aston Carter • Gulf Breeze, FL • 4h ago

Job Title: Sales & Use Tax SpecialistJob Summary

The Sales & Use Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and local sales, use, and transactional tax requirements. This role supports accurate tax reporting, filing, and audit defense while partnering with internal stakeholders to interpret tax regulations and minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions

Ensure compliance with applicable state and local tax laws, including rate changes and taxability rules

Maintain and update tax determination systems, exemption certificates, and resale documentation

Research and interpret sales and use tax regulations and provide guidance to internal teams

Support sales and use tax audits by gathering documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and assisting with resolutions

Reconcile tax accounts and resolve discrepancies between transactional data and tax filings

Collaborate with accounting, finance, AR/AP, and billing teams to ensure accurate tax application

Monitor nexus thresholds and assist with new state registrations as needed

Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

2 to 5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance or transactional tax

Working knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations

Experience with tax engines and compliance tools such as Vertex, Avalara, or similar systems preferred

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines

Proficient in Excel and general accounting systems

Preferred Skills and Attributes

Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-state environment

Exposure to audits and tax controversy support

Ability to communicate tax concepts clearly to non-tax stakeholders

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite and works in a professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gulf Breeze, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gulf Breeze,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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