International Tax Accountant

PEG Staffing and Recruiting is seeking an International Tax Accountant for an established, exciting company in the St. Louis area!In this role, you will partner across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure our tax strategy keeps pace with the company’s expansion across states and international markets. Your work will help the business navigate nexus requirements, manage indirect tax obligations, and ensure our systems and processes support accurate and efficient tax reporting.RESPONSIBILITIESConduct domestic and international nexus studies to determine where the business has tax collection and remittance obligations.Monitor and interpret changes in state, local, and international tax regulations and ensure company policies and processes remain compliant.Manage indirect tax audits and serve as the primary contact with third-party tax advisors to defend filings and minimize financial exposure.Partner with Supply Chain to audit international customs and duties and identify opportunities for duty drawback or cost optimization.Ensure tax implications are properly evaluated as the company expands sourcing, distribution, and international operations.Maintain and enhance tax logic within ERP and tax systems to ensure accurate product taxability and transaction mapping.Manage product taxability matrices and state registration portals to support ongoing compliance across jurisdictions.Advise leadership on the tax implications of growth initiatives, including new warehouse locations and international market expansion.Partner with Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Vendor Management teams to strengthen internal tax compliance controls.Develop and deliver internal education or guidance to teams on tax compliance requirements and regulatory updates.QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with a focus in Accounting or Finance.Experience2 to 4 years of professional experience in a tax-related role required.Experience working with indirect taxes such as sales/use tax, VAT, or GST preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax and international VAT/GST regulations.Experience managing tax audits, registrations, and notices across multiple jurisdictions.Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex tax issues.Proficiency with tax software such as Vertex and experience working with ERP systems preferred.