This is a remote position. Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-5:00PM Ontario Time The Sales Tax Analyst will play a key role in ensuring compliance with various state (US), federal and provincial tax rules and regulations. This position will support the Finance Team, including sales tax invoice review, remit, approval, compliance, audits, research and ad-hoc projects. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where your actions, insights and analysis will directly contribute to the success of the finance function. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned within an accounting clerical function. Actively perform the Canadian and US sales tax review function. This will include the review and approval of selected transactions for sales tax compliance and working with internal and external stakeholders to make corrections and adjustments as required Reconcile and analyze monthly tax account balances and details to confirm their validity and investigate variances Accurately prepare and file all assigned commodity tax returns prior to the legislated deadlines, as well as review and reconcile related notices of assessment Assist in the response to state, federal and provincial government sales tax audits including the gathering of information and drafting of responses (and gathering information) to government audit queries Work with senior leadership on special ad-hoc projects such as process improvements, risk reviews and recovery opportunities, demonstrating flexibility and a desire to learn new areas of direct and indirect tax Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business Administration, or similar area of study No experience with zero to three years of previous experience. B. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business Administration, or similar area of study Three (3) years of previous experience Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated individual that works well as part of a team but is also able to be a strong individual contributor Strong organizational skills to plan and prioritize workflow Willingness to take responsibility for assigned work areas and be held accountable for all assigned tasks Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively correspond with internal colleagues across functions and external customers, vendors and other stakeholders Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Cloud) and COUPA is an asset Existing US and Canadian sales tax knowledge is an asset Independent Contractor Perks With HMO Coverage for eligible locations Permanent work from home Immediate hiring Steady freelance job ZR_26488_JOB