Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Senior Sales Tax Accountant role involves managing sales tax functions and audits to ensure financial integrity and compliance within the company.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes preparing and reviewing sales tax returns, researching tax regulations, managing exemption certificates, leading sales tax audits, reconciling accounts, assisting with mergers and acquisitions, maintaining process documentation, and resolving audit findings.
Experience and skills
Requires a four-year degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, with 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or similar designation preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and Vertex software is preferred.
Company overview
Whitefish Search Partners is a boutique executive search and recruitment firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent across various industries. The company generates revenue by partnering with organizations to provide tailored recruitment solutions, leveraging its expertise to match clients with highly qualified candidates for leadership and specialized roles. Founded with a focus on personalized service and deep industry knowledge, Whitefish Search Partners has built a reputation for its meticulous search process and commitment to long-term client relationships. Candidates should note the firm's emphasis on confidentiality, precision, and its consultative approach to talent acquisition.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in sales tax accounting, emphasizing experience with preparing and reviewing monthly sales tax returns and handling sales tax audits, as these are core responsibilities at Whitefish Search Partners.
Showcase your ability to research and interpret complex sales tax regulations and your experience liaising with tax agencies and internal teams, which aligns with the role’s focus on compliance and process improvement.
Apply through multiple channels including Whitefish Search Partners’ corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the Sales Tax Department at Whitefish Search Partners on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing recent tax regulation changes or asking about their experience with SAP, Vertex, or sales tax audit processes as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sales tax returns,' 'SAP,' 'Vertex,' 'sales tax audits,' 'compliance,' and 'journal entries' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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