Tax Accountant

ESP Enterprises Inc. is hiring a Tax Accountant to conduct multi‑state audit defense for Sales & Use tax, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.

$75,000.00/yr - $98,000.00/yr

• Conduct multi‑state audit defense for Sales & Use, Severance, Business Licenses, and Fuel Taxes.
• Resolve tax issues with external customers in a timely manner.
• Respond to internal customer and vendor inquiries regarding state and local tax matters.
• Prepare reconciliations for related Sales and Use tax accounts.
• Complete research projects on multi‑state Sales & Use taxes.
• Assist with due diligence analysis for multi‑state and local taxes in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide research support for SAP and Vertex tax software to ensure accurate taxation.
• Draft technical correspondence to state officials to clarify interpretations of tax laws.
• Apply for, obtain, and implement special exemptions as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in tax processes.
• Develop, author, plan, and deliver training for internal customers.
• Perform necessary tasks to support compliance goals related to Sales & Use Tax Laws.
• Undertake additional duties as required to ensure ongoing compliance with S&U Tax Laws.

• 5+ years of experience in multi‑state sales & use tax audit defense
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus

• Computer Literacy
• Word Processing
• Excel Spreadsheet
• Vertex Software a plus
• Social/Interpersonal skills
• Positive Collaboration and Teamwork
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to develop and administer efficient work processes
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of process control (How to measure, track, analyze and initiate improvement)

• Capability to work extended hours as necessary
• Ability to work with standard office/computer equipment
• Capable of working remotely
• Ability to participate in required overnight travel as needed

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate with employees/visitors

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, Wholesale Building Materials, and Manufacturing