What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax and Compliance Research Analyst - NYC position at Startup Resources?
We are hiring a Tax and Compliance Research Specialist to build and maintain the core tax infrastructure behind a fast growing automotive technology platform. This role is hands on, research driven and central to ensuring accurate sales and use tax compliance across all 50 states.
The role
You will lead the setup, documentation and ongoing execution of the company’s tax reporting and remission workflows. You will research and monitor state-level requirements, interpret regulations and ensure internal systems stay aligned with federal and state compliance rules. Once the tax engine is established, you will also contribute to broader operational research projects, including DMV regulations and wider compliance reviews.
What you will be doing
• Research sales and use tax requirements for vehicle transactions across all states
• Build and maintain reporting and remission processes
• Support audits, reconciliations and continuous improvements
• Keep organised, detailed documentation for filings and cross-team reviews
• Assist with DMV and regulatory research projects as the business scales
What we are looking for
• Two to six years of experience in tax compliance or tax accounting
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax, ideally across multiple states
• Ability to interpret statutes and research complex regulatory frameworks
• Experience with tax software (Vertex preferred)
• Someone who is proactive, organised and comfortable operating with autonomy
Hybrid role in New York, four days on site. Salary eighty five to one hundred and twenty five thousand.
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Salary : $85,000 - $125,000