Senior Sales Tax Specialist - Remote Client Accounting

About Bookkeeper360:

Bookkeeper360 is a financial technology solution that helps businesses manage their finances.  Our accounting team delivers a comprehensive suite of services, including full-service accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory, along with AI-driven software that provides real-time dashboards and insights. Since 2012, Bookkeeper360 has been the trusted choice for thousands of small business owners. Our commitment to excellence and client success has earned us independent recognition as one of the top online bookkeeping solutions by publications such as NerdWallet, Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine. 

To learn more about how we got started and the story behind our founder, check out this feature on our CEO.

If that is not awesome enough, here are some other reasons why you should join us:

We have been recognized by Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and an Inc. 5000 Best Places to Work. Most recently, we have been named in Accounting Today’s 2024 Best Firms to Work For.  🙌

We have earned a 4.8 Google ranking from 1,000+ customers due to our hardworking and dedicated team. 🤗

We were voted best overall Bookkeeping Solution for Small Businesses by NerdWallet for the past three years, Entrepreneur for 2023, and TechRepublic for 2024. 💪

Our firm is in a hyper-growth stage, and we are expanding our team to service our fast-growing client base. 🚀

About the role:

This position works within our Tax and Business Services department. You will be working with a team of like-minded individuals and have the following day-to-day responsibilities:

What you'll do as a Sales Tax & Business Services Specialist at Bookkeeper360:

• Prepare and submit multi-state sales and use tax filings for a wide variety of small to medium-sized business clients.
• Manage and mentor a team member, ensuring accuracy and compliance in sales tax-related tasks.
• Complete with sales tax nexus studies and sales tax registration.
• Complete sales tax audits.
• Provide advisory and clients related to sales tax compliance, including determination of taxable services and products.
• Communicate with clients on tax-related matters, including government correspondence & notices.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of federal and state tax reporting obligations.
• Client outreach to gather information and follow up on the status of upcoming tax deadlines.
• Conduct research related to current tax law and new legislation.
• Support team with tax resolution and compliance work.
• Support the Payroll Department on an as needed basis.
• As needed, handle state business incorporation and dissolution documents. Prepare and submit state annual reports and Fincen BOI filings.
• As needed, prepare income tax forms 1065,1120,1120s as well as 1040’s.

How to be successful in this role:

• Must be Driven, Accountable, Humble, and Team-Oriented

• A drive to do better and be better: You’re not satisfied with “good enough,” and something that needs fixing isn’t just someone else’s job. You love to be innovative, bring new ideas to the table, and drive improvement within your own team and across the organization

• A people-oriented mindset: You understand that people are everything. You’re collaborative, optimistic and you listen to understand, remaining kind, humble, and empathetic in all interactions

• 🎶Everyday we’re hustling🎶: You are highly motivated, determined to succeed, and comfortable with change and ambiguity. You have a humble, team-player attitude and are ready and willing to help out wherever you are needed most

• A thirst for knowledge: This role is as challenging as it is rewarding. You’re excited to take on new challenges and have a passion for learning new concepts

• A “tech guru”: As a fully remote company, strong computer skills, as well as strong financial analytical skills, are important to our success. If you are proficient in Avalara, Intuit ProConnect, Lacerte, TaxJar, Gusto, Quickbooks Online or Xero, communication and collaboration tools like GoogleMeets and GoogleChat, and you enjoy learning how to use new softwares and tools, you’ll fit right in

Gets you to the top of the list:

• A passion for helping small businesses

• 4-6 years experience specific to business sales tax preparation and advisory

• 4-Year degree in accounting or a related field (BS/MS/MBA) required

• Certified in Avalara tax software

• Industry experience specific to e-commerce, SaaS & professional services

• EA/CPA is a plus

• Income tax preparation experience preferred

• Cloud-based accounting experience preferred

• Public accounting experience preferred

• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills

What you can expect as a Team Member:

• Salary range from $70,000-$90,000/year + variable compensation plan after six months

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with employer match

• Paid parental leave and job security for all new parents (Moms, Dads, Adoptive, Foster)

• Fully remote workplace

• Unlimited PTO after the first year

• Company-paid holidays

• Virtual team-building activities and other company-wide events

• Collaborative team-based work environment

• Career path and advancement opportunities - company policy of promoting from within

At Bookkeeper360, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds, and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.