Senior Tax Analyst; Sales and Use Tax

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 annually including 10% bonus opportunity

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for October 12, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

The Senior Tax Analyst serves as the primary technical lead for Karcher North America’s indirect tax function. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role is designed to be the Tax Manager’s right hand, shifting from mere execution to strategic oversight. You will ensure the integrity of tax data, manage sophisticated tax technology, and serve as a final check on technical decisions.

This is how you WOW:

• Review 3rd party prepared tax returns to ensure timely compliance with State and Local tax law per assigned jurisdictions regarding multiple tax types.
• Serve as the primary owner of the centralized tax inbox/ticketing system. Manage the triage, research, and resolution of all internal and external sales tax inquiries.
• Act as a key decision-maker for taxability questions; provide formal approvals and guidance on complex tax matters.
• Utilize CCH and other advanced tax research tools to maintain an up-to-date exemption matrix and manage sales tax exemptions.
• Lead the preparation of audit work papers and initial analysis of findings; draft formal protests or appeals to reduce liabilities.
• Execute nexus studies to identify filing obligations and facilitate the resolution of state notices.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Avalara and tax software maintenance; troubleshoot IT and Tax software issues and coordinate system updates.
• Facilitate interdepartmental training to build stronger relationships and establish best practices across the organization.
• Complete special projects based on departmental needs to assist the Tax Manager in meeting strategic goals.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (experience in related field in lieu of education accepted)
• CPA or CMI a plus
• 7+ year’s relevant experience in tax research, tax return preparation or public accounting experience, working closely with tax.
• Excellent communication skills paired with the ability to work well within the team and both internal/external customers.
• Extensive experience with CCH, Avalara, and indirect tax research tools.
• Ability to review and document advanced processes to create efficiencies and develop best practices.
• Ability to translate complex tax law into actionable internal training and best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills to include understanding of the following: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex/advanced functions. Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs and Slides) a plus.
• Working knowledge of SAP or S4 Hana (or other ERP framework), manufacturing industry preferred.
• Multi-task talented with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong understanding of sales and use taxation paired with other tax type experiences.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HAS, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affir... M/F/Disabled/Veteran

At Kärcher, a team of 15,330 people in 80 countries is working together to make the world a cleaner place. As a family company with a focus on sustainability, we firmly believe that the important things in life need extra care to ensure they stand the test of time and preserve their value in future too. We offer WOW solutions around the world for cleaning and care.

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