Sales and Use Tax Specialist

Job Description: Prepare, review, and file complex multi-state sales and use tax returns Analyze invoices, sales transactions, purchase data, and expense records to determine taxability Reconcile monthly sales and use tax general ledger accounts and maintain detailed, audit-ready workpapers and documentation Monitor and help assess nexus, registration needs, and other state and local compliance requirements Serve as a primary point of contact for client and state inquiries, including notices, audits, and other correspondence with taxing authorities Perform sales and use tax research, support voluntary disclosure agreements, refund claims, and exemption certificate management Advise internal teams and clients on the taxability of products and services Partner across teams to support tax system configurations, integrations, and automation Maintain internal sales and use tax calendars Work with senior leadership to track compliance metrics, identify process gaps, and propose scalable process and systems enhancements Participate in weekly team meetings and contribute to training, documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives Attend internal meetings, training sessions, and tax planning sessions Cross-train on Kruze’s services and clients Engage in ongoing professional development Requirements: 2+ years of multi-state sales and use tax or indirect tax experience Strong knowledge of sales and use tax rules, taxability, exemptions, and reporting requirements Experience preparing and filing sales and use tax returns Experience with sales and use tax compliance software such as Avalara, Vertex, or comparable tools Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Benefits: Fully Remote – We’ve completely embraced and invested in remote work and know the benefits. Save time, save money, and decrease stress. Our experience shows that remote work fosters a healthier work/life balance for our people. We do get together once a year for an annual offsite meeting, but in-person attendance is optional. Flexibility/Autonomy –Need to run to an appointment, your child's school, or just want to take a walk outside? No problem. If your clients’ needs are met and your work gets done on time, enjoy! Stability – While we serve startups, we aren’t one. We’ve been around for almost a decade enjoying controlled growth over that time. We don’t over-hire, and thankfully, we’ve never had to do a reduction in force. Our service offering is niche, accounting is essential to businesses, and the potential market for our services is diversified/vast. High-Quality Colleagues – We’re a diverse bunch, experts in our respective fields, and eager to help each other and clients. We care about each other as whole human beings. High-Quality Clients – We work exclusively with venture-funded technology startups and early-stage companies who are creating some of the most exciting and transformative products and services in the world! (We also have a “no jerks” policy; our clients treat our people professionally and respectfully.) Purpose/Meaningful Work – This is not your average accounting role. Kruze professionals get to work with innovative startups that are disrupting their respective industries and creating the products and services of tomorrow. Like proud parents, we derive vicarious enjoyment as our clients grow, get additional rounds of funding, and ultimately get acquired by Fortune 500 firms. Professional Development – You’ll gain exposure to many types of clients and industries including SaaS, eCommerce, Healthcare, Biotech, Crypto/Blockchain, and Manufacturing. At Kruze, you’ll have the opportunity to learn multiple disciplines and work with a wide variety of high-visibility clients and find your passion.