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Sales Tax SpecialistCorona, CA - Onsite$80k to $100k - Direct Hire Position OverviewOur client is seeking a Sales Tax Specialist that will manage multi-state excise and sales tax compliance, product tax classifications, and regulatory reporting. This role requires a highly detail-oriented professional with experience in excise and sales tax processes, regulatory compliance, product taxability and tobacco classification. The specialist will ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax and licensing requirements, handle preparation, filing, reconciliation, and payment of taxes, maintain necessary business licenses, and serve as a point of contact with regulatory agencies across multiple jurisdictions.Responsibilities:Classify products for excise and sales tax purposes across multiple categories, including tobacco, alternative products, and other regulated items, ensuring correct application of tax rules.Maintain tax mappings and product data in the ERP system, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.Prepare, review, and file multi-state excise and sales tax returns, including for tobacco and vapor-related products, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.Verify tax calculations, reconcile transaction data, and maintain audit-ready records to support internal and external reviews.Stay up-to-date on changes in tax laws, rates, and regulatory requirements affecting tobacco, vapor, and other regulated products.Manage business licenses for tobacco and other regulated products, including applications, renewals, updates, and centralized record-keeping to prevent operational interruptions.Prepare and submit required regulatory and compliance reports, including product movement, inventory, and jurisdiction-specific filings.Collaborate with accounting, operations, logistics, and management teams to gather accurate data for tax calculations and compliance reporting.Provide guidance to internal teams on proper product classifications, coding, and compliance practices.Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, responding to inquiries, notices, audits, or other compliance-related matters.Support process improvements and implement automation initiatives to streamline excise, sales tax, and regulatory workflows.Qualifications:Background working with excise-related taxes, vapor or tobacco product compliance, or similar regulatory tax environments.Familiarity with sales tax processes and experience with Avalara or other comparable tax automation platforms is a plus.Experience interpreting detailed state regulations and applying them accurately.Strong ability to work in Excel and analyze large or complex item listsHands-on experience with ERP or financial systemsStrong attention to detail and analytical skillsExperience within wholesale, distribution, or retail operations is a plusIn-depth knowledge of excise tax rules, PACT-related requirements, product categorization, and multi-state regulatory structures.Company DescriptionTransition Staffing Group is an award winning San Diego based staffing agency providing solutions on a Temporary, Temporary-to-Hire and Direct Hire basis. Through our affiliate network, we have offices in 35 metropolitan areas, staffed by over 200 specialized recruiters. TSG offers a national reach, with local job market expertise. Recognized five years in a row by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the "Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in San Diego." Additionally, recognized on the Inc.500 List twice for being one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the United States. TSG offers full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (no waiting period) and matching 401(k) to every active consultant/temp
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000