Sales & Use Tax Expert Sarasota, FL

Sales & Use Tax Expert

We are looking for a Sales & Use Tax Expert to support a healthcare organization in Sarasota, Florida through a contract assignment. This role focuses on multi-state indirect tax compliance, accurate reporting across multiple legal entities, and timely resolution of tax-related issues within the general ledger. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to both recurring compliance work and broader tax-related projects while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly sales and use tax filings across numerous states and entities, ensuring submissions are complete, timely, and accurate.
• Maintain and organize exemption certificate records, following up as needed to support compliance requirements and customer documentation needs.
• Investigate sales tax discrepancies in financial records and correct issues affecting the general ledger and related tax accounts.
• Prepare reconciliations for tax accounts and support month-end close activities with accurate journal entries and account analysis.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering documentation, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with auditors and outside advisors.
• Work closely with customers, registered agents, and tax partners to address compliance questions and support reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to projects involving Avalara integrations, e-commerce tax configuration, and the alignment of tax processes across entities.
• Support banking and account reconciliation activities tied to tax reporting and help improve the reliability of financial data.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams using systems such as Net Suite and SAP to strengthen tax reporting and compliance workflows.