Senior Tax Analyst (Sales and Use Tax)

Karcher

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (related experience may substitute)
  • 5+ years in tax research, return preparation, or public accounting
  • Excellent communication skills, strong team collaboration
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems, manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Avalara's Cert Capture and AvaTax
  • Ability to document and improve processes effectively

Responsibilities

  • Review 3rd party tax returns for compliance with state and local laws
  • Prepare reconciliations for various tax types in general ledger
  • Assist in determining taxability for new products and services
  • Stay updated on tax law changes for multiple jurisdictions
  • Analyze audit findings and collaborate with tax authorities
  • Conduct interdepartmental training to promote best practices
  • Serve as main contact for tax software maintenance and updates
  • Complete departmental special projects as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
  • HSA, FSA, and 401K matching options
Full Job Description
The salary range for this position is $80,000.00 -$95,000.00 depending on experience, with bonus opportunity.

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for October 12, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:
  • Review 3rd party prepared tax returns to ensure timely compliance with State and Local tax law per assigned jurisdictions regarding multiple tax types.
  • Prepare general ledger reconciliations for tax accounts associated with Sales/Use, GST/HST, PST/QST, Income Tax and Property Tax.
  • Assist team members in performing duties related to new product/service taxability determination for both purchases and sales made by Karcher North America, Inc.
  • Maintain knowledge and documentation of tax law changes for various tax types.
  • Review and prepare analysis of audit findings to reduce audit liabilities in working directly with tax authorities.
  • Perform interdepartmental training to build stronger relationships and establish best practices.
  • Main point of contact for tax software related maintenance and updates.
  • Complete special projects based departmental needs


It would be WOW if you would bring this in:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (experience in related field in lieu of education accepted)
  • 5+ year's relevant experience in tax research, tax return preparation or public accounting experience, working closely with tax.
  • Excellent communication skills paired with the ability to work well within team and both internal/external customers.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills to include understanding of the following: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex/advanced functions.
  • Working knowledge of SAP (or other ERP framework), manufacturing industry preferred.
  • Ability to review and document advanced processes to create efficiencies and develop best practices.
  • Working knowledge of Avalara (Cert Capture and AvaTax)
  • Multi-task talented with the ability to prioritize workload.
  • Ability to exercise considerable judgement with tax issues and planning activities.
  • Strong understanding of sales and use taxation paired with other tax type experiences.
  • Self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.


Our Kärcher WOW-package:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
  • Paid Holidays (11 per year)
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
  • HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans


This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Benique Lucero | Talent Acquisition Manager

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