Sales & Use Senior Tax Associate, State & Local Tax Compliance

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Job Description:

As a Sales & Use Tax Senior Associate, you will support the preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns while working closely with Managers and Senior Managers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant client deliverables. This role emphasizes execution, technical application, and coordination, with opportunities for increased responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns for multi-state clients, including monthly, quarterly, and annual filings
• Review transactional data to ensure proper taxability, sourcing, and rate application
• Reconcile sales and purchase data to general ledger and other source systems
• Assist with exemption certificate review, validation, and management
• Research and apply state and local sales/use tax rules, including nexus, taxability, and exemptions
• Identify potential exposure areas, errors, or process gaps and communicate findings to engagement leadership
• Support sales/use tax audits by gathering data, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests
• Prepare workpapers and documentation in accordance with firm and regulatory standards
• Coordinate with internal teams and client contacts to obtain data and clarify transactional details
• Utilize tax compliance software and data tools (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, OneSource, or similar)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting required, Masters in Taxation or LLM is a plus
• CMI, EA & CPA preferred, not required
• 3+ years of experience in sales and use tax compliance
• Hands-on experience using ONESOURCE Indirect Tax or equivalent sales tax compliance software
• Strong understanding of multi-state sales tax rules
• Experience with notice resolution
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with large data sets
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Ability to review junior staff work and communicate effectively.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $72,000.00 - $162,000.00 per year.

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More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
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