Tax Accountant

Open — Talentify has a posting for this job. Posted 2 Nov 2026. This posting Opens careers.astoncarter.com. Talentify has not checked who owns that address. You apply there — Talentify never asks for an account or a CV. About this job Job Title: Sales Tax Accountant Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales Tax Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will manage daily, monthly, and quarterly sales tax-related tasks and assist with ad hoc projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys a mix of routine and varied responsibilities. Responsibilities Review sales tax requests and adjustments from customers and prepare the necessary adjusting journal entries. Upload sales tax exemption certificates efficiently. Prepare reconciliations between ERP and Avalara for seven entities across 206 states. Review and approve managed returns filed through Avalara. Prepare and file approximately five manual sales tax returns each month. Assist with sales tax audit requests as needed. Help prepare Secretary of State and Department of Revenue registrations for new state registrations when applicable. Research sales tax exemption rules on Department of Revenue websites. Proficiency in sales tax management and general ledger reconciliation. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting Experience with journal entries and month-end processes. Familiarity with sales and use tax procedures. 2+ years of experience in an operational accounting role with a focus on sales tax. Experience with Avalara, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics AX is a plus Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentify