Senior Analyst – US Sales & Use Tax Compliance

Job description

Job Responsibilities: Enviri GSC is seeking a highly motivated and technically strong US Sales & Use Tax professional to support and manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance activities across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. The role will be responsible for sales tax return preparation and review, use tax accruals, tax reconciliations, audit support, tax technology administration, tax research, notice resolution, and continuous process improvement initiatives. This position requires a strong understanding of U.S. state and local tax regulations, tax engines such as Avalara, ERP systems, and large-volume transactional data analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with U.S. Tax, Corporate Accounting, Controllers, Operations, Procurement, IT, and Shared Services teams to drive compliance excellence, automation, and operational controls Roles & Responsibilities – Sales & Use Tax Compliance Operations Manage end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of Sales & Use Tax returns across multiple U.S. states and local jurisdictions. Review taxable and non-taxable sales transactions to ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific regulations. Review purchase transactions to identify and accrue applicable use tax liabilities. Maintain tax filing calendars and ensure timely submission of all returns, amendments, and payments. Support Gross Receipts Tax, Business & Occupation Tax, Excise Tax, and other transaction tax filings where applicable. Monitor nexus requirements and assist in registration, deregistration, and permit maintenance activities. Ensure complete audit trail and document retention for all compliance activities Tax Determination & Transaction Review Analyze customer and vendor transactions to determine proper tax treatment. Review taxability of capital expenditures, maintenance services, equipment purchases, leases, rentals, environmental services, freight, and intercompany transactions. Research state-specific tax rules and exemptions. Validate tax coding and master data setup within ERP systems. Support tax decision-making related to new business models, acquisitions, contracts, and process changes Tax Technology Administration Administer tax engines including Avalara or equivalent platforms. Monitor tax calculation exceptions and system-generated errors. Validate jurisdiction mapping, tax rules, exemption setups, and tax content updates. Partner with IT for ERP-tax engine integrations and enhancements. Support system testing during ERP upgrades and tax technology implementations Avalara filing review, Use Tax accrual analysis, Blackline reconciliations, AFI/Capex taxability reviews, Sales and Use Tax audit support, State registration compliance. Financial Reporting & Reconciliations Prepare monthly indirect tax account reconciliations. Reconcile tax returns to ERP transactions and the General Ledger. Support month-end and year-end close activities relating to indirect taxes. Prepare tax-related journal entries and supporting schedules. Maintain reconciliation support within Blackline or equivalent reconciliation tools. Investigate variances and develop corrective action plans Prepare and review tax accrual journal entries; support month-end and year-end tax close activities; assist with ASC 450 and indirect tax exposure analysis; support tax reserve calculations and reporting. Audit, Notices & Controversy Management Act as primary coordinator for state and local tax audits. Manage tax notices, inquiries, assessments, refund claims, and information requests. Prepare audit-ready documentation and workpapers. Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and tax authorities. Identify potential tax exposures and support remediation efforts. Maintain notice trackers and resolution dashboards. Root cause analysis of tax notices, tracking notice aging and closure, Coordination with tax authorities and external advisors, Maintenance of compliance risk registers. Exemption Certificate Administration & Tax Research & Advisory Manage customer and vendor exemption certificate lifecycle. Validate exemption documentation for completeness and accuracy. Track renewals and expirations. Support certificate audits and compliance reviews. Maintain document repositories and compliance records Conduct technical research on U.S. Sales & Use Tax legislation. Monitor legislative developments, nexus changes, marketplace facilitator regulations, and tax law updates. Key Skills & Competencies Good understanding of U.S. Sales & Use Tax expertise, Multi-state compliance management, Tax research and interpretation, Tax technology proficiency. Strong documentation, data management, and compliance orientation Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy. Experience working in a shared services / offshore delivery model. Ability to work across time zones and manage US business calendars. High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professional judgment Proficiency in MS Office, entity management tools, workflow systems, and tax software Communication - India-based role with regular interaction with US stakeholders Qualifications: CPA, CA Inter, CWA, master’s degree in accounting, finance, or Commerce, MBA. Certification in US Taxation and Advanced Excel Certification 3-6 years of US Sales & Use Tax experience. Experience and technically strong US indirect tax professional with hands-on experience in multi-state Sales & Use Tax compliance, tax technology platforms (Vertex/Avalara). Prior experience supporting US Sales and Use Tax Exposure to governance, compliance, or legal operations in multinational organizations The candidate should possess strong analytical capabilities, be comfortable working with large datasets, and have demonstrated success driving automation, standardization, and continuous improvement within a shared services or multinational environment Disclaimer The information about this job description given above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Enviri Corporation is a market-leading global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail, and medical waste streams, as well as innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivaled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation that stretches back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees and the company operates in more than 30 countries. About Enviri GSC Enviri GSC handles a wide range of services, including finance and accounting shared services, global HR shared services, providing IT services and helpdesk support, and market research support to Harsco globally. We have been operating since 2008 & serving 30+ Countries