DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Tax Accountant - Sales Tax Specialist is responsible for the administration and oversight of state and local tax compliance across Moran entities. This position provides dedicated ownership of sales and use tax, property tax, and other applicable state and local tax requirements in existing jurisdictions while supporting registration, taxability analysis, and filing requirements in new or potential jurisdictions.
The position serves as a primary internal resource for state and local tax matters and a central point of coordination among Accounting, Operations, and external tax advisers. The Tax Accountant - Sales Tax Specialist will help ensure accurate and timely compliance, maintain appropriate documentation and controls, identify potential tax exposures, and support the organization as business activities expand into new jurisdictions.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:Tax Compliance & Filing- Prepare, review, and file sales and use tax, property tax, and other applicable state and local tax returns for Moran entities.
- Maintain a centralized tax compliance calendar to track filing jurisdictions, requirements, and due dates and help ensure timely completion of compliance obligations.
- Maintain nexus, exemption certificate, audit, registration, and filing status tracking and provide periodic reporting to leadership regarding compliance risks and upcoming obligations.
Tax Research & Advisory- Serve as a primary internal resource for sales and use tax questions, providing guidance to Accounting and Operations regarding taxability, exemptions, nexus, registrations, and compliance requirements.
- Apply established sales taxability guidelines and matrices to individual transactions, research exceptions, document conclusions, and escalate complex matters to management or external tax advisers as appropriate.
- Review significant customer contracts, project setups, and new service offerings to assess sales and use tax treatment, nexus implications, and documentation requirements.
Reconciliation & Financial Reporting- Prepare and reconcile tax payables, accruals, and related general ledger accounts.
- Investigate and resolve differences between filed returns, general ledger balances, and supporting schedules.
Nexus, Registrations & Jurisdictional Compliance- Monitor current and potential job locations and business activities for potential nexus, registration, licensing, and filing requirements in new jurisdictions.
- Coordinate state and local tax registrations, permit renewals, and applicable business license requirements.
Operations Support & Exemption Administration- Partner with Operations to determine appropriate tax treatment, potential exemptions, and required supporting documentation for ongoing and upcoming work.
- Obtain, validate, retain, and monitor exemption certificates and other documentation supporting non-taxable transactions.
Tax Notices & Audit Support- Respond to state and local tax notices, assemble documentation for audits, and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders and external tax advisers.
Procedures, Controls & Training- Maintain written tax procedures, taxability guidance, supporting documentation, and workpapers.
- Provide practical training and guidance to Accounting and Operations personnel regarding sales and use tax requirements and procedures.
Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement- Assist with maintaining sales tax codes, exemption settings, tax jurisdictions, and related master data within operational and accounting systems.
- Identify opportunities to standardize tax-related data collection, automate recurring compliance activities, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting from operational and accounting systems.
REQUIRED QUALFICATIONS:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or tax experience, including experience with sales and use tax compliance.
• Working knowledge of state and local sales and use tax regulations, nexus requirements, exemptions, registrations, and filing obligations.
• Experience preparing and reconciling tax-related general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Ability to research taxability questions, interpret state and local tax guidance, and document conclusions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple filing deadlines, jurisdictions, and compliance requirements simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate tax requirements effectively to Accounting, Operations, and other business partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- CPA, CPA candidate, or other relevant tax or accounting credential.
- Experience managing multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
- Experience with property tax, business licenses, and state and local registrations.
- Experience supporting state and local tax audits and responding to taxing authority notices.
- Experience working with sales tax software, ERP/accounting systems, or tax compliance platforms.
- Experience developing tax procedures, controls, compliance calendars, and taxability matrices.
- Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to automate or improve tax compliance processes and reporting.
In Return, We Offer:- Competitive compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Team-oriented work environment
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs
- Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions
- Company paid Financial Advice Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid Vacation based on years of service
PAY TRANSPARENCY:Moran Towing Corporation offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target pay range for the
Tax Accountant position is
$85,000 -
$95,000 per year. This pay range represents Moran's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.
This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned, at any time with or without notice. 
