Tax Data Specialist

The Tax Data Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial and tax-related data while supporting multi-state sales and use tax compliance. This position serves as a key resource within the Accounting team by reconciling data across ERP and tax systems, managing master data, administering exemption certificates, and preparing tax filings. Through strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration, the Tax Data Specialist helps strengthen internal controls, supports informed business decisions, and ensures compliance activities are completed accurately and on time.
Key ResponsibilitiesExtract, organize, and reconcile transactional data across ERP, Avalara, and other business systems to identify discrepancies, support compliance, and improve data integrityMaintain customer, vendor, item, and related master data records, including payment terms, tax codes, exemption statuses, and other compliance-related fieldsPrepare and electronically file state and local sales and use tax returns in accordance with established procedures and filing requirementsReconcile tax activity between ERP systems, Avalara reports, filed returns, payments, and general ledger accounts, investigating variances as neededAdminister exemption certificate records within Avalara Exemption Certificate Management, including tracking expirations and collecting missing documentationSupport tax registrations, audits, notices, reporting requirements, and other accounting department activities while maintaining accurate documentation and procedures
Required QualificationsTwo or more years of experience supporting ERP master data, sales tax compliance, accounting operations, or related functionsStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, filtering, reporting, and data reconciliationHigh attention to detail with the ability to follow established procedures, identify exceptions, and meet deadlines
Preferred QualificationsAssociate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience with Infor SyteLine ERPExperience with Avalara AvaTax, Returns, and Exemption Certificate ManagementExperience supporting multi-state sales and use tax compliance in a manufacturing or distribution environment