Sales and Use Tax Accountant

LHH is hiring a Sales & Use Tax Accountant to join our client in Charlotte, NC on a direct hire basis. This role focuses on preparing data for sales tax, use tax, and regulatory tax filings; reviewing invoice taxability; performing reconciliations; and managing exemption certificates. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to work independently while coordinating with internal teams and third‑party tax partners.

• Compile, validate, and transmit sales tax data from billing and accounting systems to a third‑party tax preparer.
• Prepare revenue detail required for multi‑state sales tax filings.
• Review customer invoices to ensure proper tax application.
• Calculate use tax for purchases where sales tax was not charged.
• Assess AP invoices for correct tax treatment and determine where manual use tax must be accrued.
• Provide use‑tax reporting details to the external tax preparer.
• Prepare transaction‑level data needed for regulatory tax reporting.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of tax liability accounts.
• Identify discrepancies, research variances, and resolve missing or misapplied tax amounts.
• Maintain and update annual reseller or exemption certificates across a large vendor base.
• Review incoming vendor invoices to ensure taxes are not applied incorrectly.
• Manage documentation for vendors with multiple accounts and high transaction volume.

• 3+ years of sales & use tax experience is required
• Experience in regulated industries (telecom, utilities, energy, etc.) preferred.
• Strong understanding of sales tax, use tax, and exemption management processes.
• Ability to handle large transaction volumes with accuracy.
• Proficient in account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with vendors and third‑party partners.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Prior experience coordinating data with external tax preparers.
• Experience reviewing invoice taxability for both AP and AR.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with ERP or billing systems.
• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 remote).
• Highly detail‑focused team environment.
• Requires someone who thrives in high‑volume, deadline‑driven work.
• Supportive leadership and strong internal knowledge resources.