Tax & Compliance Research Specialist

Tax & Compliance Research Specialist

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

About the Job

Catalyst Labs is a leading talent agency specializing in Tax, Tax Technology and Transfer Pricing. We stand out as an agency that is deeply embedded in our clients recruitment operations. We work directly with Partners and Directors of Big 4 / Big 6 and Big 20, in-house Tax leaders such as CFOs and Head of Tax and startup founders in the Tax Tech ecosystem, who understand the value of strategic tax leadership, and we take pride in facilitating conversations that are aligned with your expertise and long-term goals.

Our Client: A fast-growing technology company reshaping digital vehicle commerce based in New York that raised $17m in Funding. Their lightning-fast checkout platform has already driven tens of millions in revenue for over 20 major automotive partners who rely on their technology to power online sales. They support a diverse mix of publicly traded enterprises generating billions in annual GMV, rapidly scaling new entrants backed by significant venture funding, and an extensive network of dealerships.

Location: New York

Work type: Full time, Hybrid (In-person 4 days/week in NY)

Overview

The Tax & Compliance Research Specialist will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive sales and use tax system for vehicle sales across all U.S. states. The role includes conducting tax research, managing compliance processes, and ensuring accurate reporting and remission. After establishing the tax framework, this position will support wider operational research projects, including DMV compliance and other regulatory initiatives, helping to build a strong compliance framework for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing research on sales and use tax requirements for vehicle sales across all 50 U.S. states.
• Develop, document, and manage full tax reporting and remission workflows.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and continuous process improvements.
• Keep thorough records to support filings, compliance checks, and future reviews.
• Contribute to broader operational research, including DMV regulations, compliance initiatives, and other regulatory topics.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or a similar field.
• Strong understanding of multi-state Sales and Use Tax processes and remission.
• Ability to research and interpret state tax statutes, rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using tax technology platforms; Vertex experience is a major plus.
• Willingness to take initiative on non-tax projects, including DMV and regulatory research.
• Based in (or open to relocating to) New York City.

Qualifications Preferred

• Background in automotive or vehicle-related tax compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and external teams.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

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