Indirect Tax Accountant

Role Description

This is a full-time, hybrid role for an Indirect Tax Accountant located in Brentwood, TN. The Indirect Tax Accountant will be responsible for managing sales and use tax compliance across multiple states, ensuring accurate tax reporting, and supporting audits and regulatory inquiries. This role requires strong technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with accounting, operations, and external tax advisors to ensure compliance within a high-volume, multi-location retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

Indirect Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales tax payable accounts and ensure accurate reporting of taxable and exempt transactions.
• Monitor nexus exposure and maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing state and local tax regulations.
• Review POS system configurations to ensure proper tax calculation and compliance across all locations.

Audit Support & Regulatory Matters:

• Serve as the primary contact for sales and use tax audits, inquiries, and notices.
• Gather documentation and coordinate responses to tax authorities in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain organized records of tax filings, exemptions, and audit documentation.

Process Improvement & Controls:

• Identify opportunities to improve indirect tax processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to ensure consistent tax treatment of new products, services, and initiatives.
• Support implementation or optimization of tax software and ERP systems to enhance compliance and reporting efficiency.

Month-End & Cross-Functional Support:

• Assist with month-end close processes related to sales tax accruals and reconciliations.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on taxability questions and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors as needed for complex issues or planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of experience in indirect tax, sales and use tax, or multi-state tax compliance
• Experience in a retail, industrial, or multi-location operating environment preferred
• Strong understanding of multi-state sales and use tax regulations
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred but not required)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills