State & Sales Tax Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a State & Sales Tax Analyst in Lakeland, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, organize, and address a backlog of state tax notices and correspondence
• Research and resolve sales tax and employer/payroll tax discrepancies across multiple states
• Maintain an understanding of state tax requirements, terminology, regulations, and agency processes
• Support multi-state sales tax and payroll tax compliance activities
• Review tax accounts across multiple subsidiaries and business entities and understand how tax requirements and obligations may differ
• Analyze historical tax records, identify discrepancies, and develop action plans to bring accounts current
• Contact state and local tax agencies by phone and through online portals to research issues, update account information, and resolve outstanding matters
• Establish and organize access to state tax portals and ensure login credentials and account information are properly documented and maintained
• Create and maintain spreadsheets to track tax notices, discrepancies, outstanding issues, agency communications, and resolution status
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and other formulas, to analyze and reconcile tax data
• Review tax filings and supporting documentation to identify inconsistencies and areas requiring remediation
• Monitor and stay current on state tax notices, changes, and requirements
• Assist with cleanup and catch-up efforts related to historical tax obligations
• Educate and provide guidance to internal team members regarding sales tax and employer tax requirements
• Identify potential issues and proactively recommend solutions to improve tax processes and compliance
• Support ongoing tax compliance activities following completion of the initial cleanup project

• 7+ years of relevant state and local tax experience
• Strong experience with multi-state sales tax - this is a must-have
• Hands-on experience with employer/payroll taxes, payroll tax with holdings, and related state requirements
• Experience working with multiple states, subsidiaries, and/or business entities
• Demonstrated experience researching and resolving complex tax discrepancies
• Strong understanding of state tax terminology, notices, filing requirements, and agency processes
• Comfortable communicating directly with state and local tax agencies and navigating tax-related conversations independently
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tax cleanup initiatives

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.