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Robert Half
Tax Staff - Corporate
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What they do
A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$72,239 / year median in Kentucky
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Description For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 We are looking for a detail-oriented tax specialist to support corporate sales and use tax activities in Kentucky. In this role, you will help ensure accurate indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while partnering with internal teams to strengthen reporting and controls. This position is well suited for someone with a solid accounting foundation who enjoys research, reconciliation, and working in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for various state and local jurisdictions.
- Evaluate financial transactions to determine correct indirect tax treatment and help maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
- Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts, resolve variances, and support accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain exemption certificate records, verify tax-exempt documentation, and monitor customer exemption status.
- Research state and local tax rules, summarize findings, and share business impacts with management and cross-functional partners.
- Provide support during tax audits by organizing records, compiling requested materials, and responding to information requests.
- Review accounts payable activity to identify use tax obligations and assist with timely accruals and journal entry support.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes related to tax accounts, reporting, and reconciliations.
- Partner with teams across accounting, finance, operations, purchasing, and IT to improve tax processes, strengthen controls, and support tax software administration and system maintenance. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting, tax, or sales and use tax compliance.
- Working knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax concepts and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with accounting or tax technology platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Experience with tax audits, exemption certificate administration, or systems such as Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, Oracle, or similar platforms is preferred.