Position Summary Prominent global corporation headquartered in Western Suffolk County is hiring a Senior Sales & Use Tax Accountant for its corporate tax department. This position focuses on filing and verification of multi-state sales and use tax returns in compliance with state and local regulations. The role is hybrid, with part of the week on-site and the rest from home.

Core Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Returns:

Prepare and review multi-state sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions to align with changing state and local regulations.

General Ledger & Reconciliations:

Handle journal entries, perform complex account reconciliations, track down reporting variances, and determine or recommend corrective actions.

Invoice Auditing:

Review purchase invoices to determine proper taxability and verify the accuracy of use tax accruals.

Exemption Certificate Tracking:

Review and validate customer sales tax exemption certificates based on specific state requirements and maintain data accuracy within tax software.

Tax Engine Maintenance:

Maintain data configurations and transaction setups within specialized tax software and the corporate ERP system.

Audit Prep & Research:

Gather necessary support documentation for external audit requests and research evolving tax laws to ensure corporate compliance.

Process Improvements:

Evaluate existing tax workflows to suggest operational improvements, including supporting internal automation and robotics process initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. A Masters or CPA is helpful but not mandatory.

Experience:

Five or more years of progressive Multi-state Sales and Use Tax experience.

Technical Suite:

Hands-on proficiency with Vertex or a comparable enterprise tax management system.

Systems & Data:

Experience working with Tableau data visualization tools or Oracle ERP is considered a distinct advantage.

Excel Mastery:

Advanced Excel skills are strictly required to manage large data sets.

Professional Approach:

Ability to work independently with general direction from leadership while collaborating smoothly across internal teams. Benefits & Perks Our client provides a highly competitive corporate compensation package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-matched 401(k) savings program, discretionary performance bonuses, educational assistance, and generous paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work from home Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)? Do you have experience with multi-state sales and use tax?

Hybrid Schedule:

Can you work 2 days a week from home and 3 days a week in the employer's Melville, New York, office?

Experience:

Multi-State Sales and Use Tax:

5 years (Required)

Corporate Sales Tax or Corporate Accounting:

5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Melville, NY 11747 (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Melville, NY 11747