We are currently seeking a skilled 100% remote Sales Tax Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis (6 weeks but could extend) to address urgent clean-up work following recent staffing changes. This role supports our Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) clients in sectors such as food, beverage, and manufacturing—many of whom sell high volumes of products through retail outlets.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, with a strong background in multi-state tax requirements. Expertise in Shopify, Avalara, and TaxJar is essential, with Shopify serving as the primary ecommerce platform used for sales tax calculations.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct nexus studies to determine where the company must collect and remit sales tax based on sales activities, product types, and geographic locations.
- Manage state tax registrations, remittances, and back filings to ensure compliance.
- Assist with clean-up of existing sales tax issues and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Work closely with ecommerce platforms and tax automation tools (Shopify, Avalara, TaxJar) to manage tax calculations and reporting.
- Support collaboration across teams to ensure accurate tax application and filings.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum 7 years of sales and use tax experience, ideally within the CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing sectors.
- Strong understanding of multi-state sales tax laws, including nexus rules that vary by product and location (zip code level).
- Proficiency with Shopify, and tax automation platforms Avalara and TaxJar
- Background in tax compliance, with a focus on back filings and registration processes.
- Industry-agnostic experience welcomed but preference for CPG background.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, or related field preferred; CPA not required.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote role with minimal supervision.
About the Company
Acclarity delivers transformation, transaction, and compliance consulting services to middle-market companies. Our team focuses on increasing the return on investment and mitigating risk.
Our professionals are knowledgeable and skilled leaders who focus on a singular goal: to deliver measurable, lasting results that create value for you and your business. What differentiates us from our competitors is the combination of our technical knowledge, industry expertise, and prior leadership experience. Our professionals come from public accounting or large national consulting firms and have been business, finance, and technology leaders. This first-hand knowledge allows us to leverage our experience into practical, common-sense solutions for our clients.
Our business is growing at a rapid rate. The ideal candidate will share the Acclarity passion for client service and delivering quality results. You must be hands-on and excited about working with integrated teams of accounting, finance, process, and IT professionals to find solutions for our clients. Acclarity is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Competitive compensation and 401k available.
ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Top Skills
Similar Jobs
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
