Tax Analyst, State & Local Tax (SALT) Indirect
The Tax Analyst in the State & Local Tax (SALT) Indirect group at Confidential Client supports a diverse client base by managing sales and use tax compliance, consulting, and related tax functions. This role involves preparing and filing tax returns, reconciling tax data, responding to client inquiries, and assisting with tax technology implementations, all within a hybrid work environment. The position offers exposure to Fortune 500 clients and emphasizes collaboration, technical aptitude, and strong communication skills.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
This is a full-time, hybrid Tax Analyst role supporting State & Local (SALT) indirect tax engagements. You will work on day-to-day sales & use tax compliance and consulting for a variety of clients, support tax technology and process improvements, and help respond to notices and audit requests. This role is based in Southeastern, PA and may require local client travel.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on client service engagement teams across multiple industries
- Support clients on sales & use tax compliance, consulting, and remittance processes
- Prepare, review, and file sales & use tax returns
- Analyze and reconcile data to support compliance and GL reconciliations
- Retrieve and finalize tax data from client systems using tax software and internal processes
- Log, research, and respond to client tax notices and inquiries
- Assist with implementation, upgrades, and maintenance of tax technology tools
- Prepare and maintain client business registrations
- File refund claims, protests, and voluntary disclosures as needed
- Support procedural changes required by regulatory updates
- Conduct tax research to stay current on legislative changes affecting clients
- Provide data for audit support and respond to audit requests
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 0–2 years of sales & use tax or SALT experience preferred — entry-level candidates with strong technical aptitude and interest in tax will be considered
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with tax applications and research tools preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work independently or in teams
- Comfortable building and maintaining relationships with internal teams and clients
- Willingness to work occasional additional hours and travel to local client sites as needed
Why Join Our Client
- Exposure to Fortune 500 clients from day one
- Collaborative, mentorship-focused team culture
- Employee ownership program (ESOP) — opportunity to build long-term wealth
- Recognized workplace and industry awards
- Opportunity to accelerate an early career in tax with strong on-the-job learning
Work Location & Additional Details
- Location: Southeastern, PA (hybrid)
- Employment type: Full time
- Some local travel to client locations may be required
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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