Tax Specialist

Summary

Join CommentSold, America's #1 live selling SaaS platform, as a Tax Specialist! Based remotely in India (preferably Mumbai or Bangalore), you'll ensure US sales tax compliance across multiple entities and handle international VAT & GST. You will prepare and file tax returns, maintain accurate ledgers, resolve tax notices, and collaborate with our external tax firm. This role offers hands-on experience in US taxation and requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills. You'll need to be proficient in Excel and familiar with tax software. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2 - 4 years of experience in US tax preparation, tax compliance, or accounting (focus on US sales taxes, VAT and GST a plus)
• Basic understanding of US federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting or tax software (e.g., QuickBooks, Avalara, or similar tools)
• Ability to research and interpret tax regulations effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Must be able to flex at least 4 working hours to overlap with North American time zones; Requirement to work until 3:30pm EST (US)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile reporting between internal systems and Avalara
• Review and reconcile sales tax returns for multiple technology entities across various states and jurisdictions
• Assist in the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses
• Support tax calculations, reconciliations, and data analysis for compliance with US tax regulations
• Research and apply sales tax regulations to ensure compliance in all relevant jurisdictions
• Monitor nexus thresholds and recommend actions when new obligations arise
• Coordinate and file annual reports and other state-specific compliance requirements
• Track and manage deadlines for multiple entities to ensure timely submissions
• Maintain accurate ledgers for estimated tax payments and balances associated with income and franchise tax accounts
• Perform reconciliations to ensure all records are accurate and up to date
• Address and resolve notices received from federal, state, and local tax agencies
• Analyze and provide documentation to support issue resolution
• Work closely with our external tax firm on complex or strategic tax matters
• Provide supporting documentation and information to facilitate accurate filings and strategic planning
• Maintain accurate tax records and documentation for audit readiness
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax-related processes and improve efficiency
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations that may impact the company

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with multi-state tax compliance and reporting is preferred

Benefits

This role is a fully remote position based in India