Senior Tax Accountant

DLB Associates

Senior Tax Accountant focusing on sales and use tax compliance at DLB Associates, an engineering firm providing mission-critical solutions. Supporting federal, state, and local tax compliance obligations throughout the United States.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and support multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including data compilation, return preparation, and reconciliations.
Research and analyze the sales and use tax treatment of transactions through the review of contracts, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
Support use tax accruals and identify potential exposure areas.
Assist with exemption certificate management and compliance documentation.
Assist with international, federal, and state income tax compliance, including data gathering and initiating payments.
Support non-income-based tax filings.
Assist in responding to tax notices and information requests.
Assist with nexus analysis, state registrations, and related compliance requirements.
Monitor and research federal, state, and local tax law changes, with a focus on SALT developments.
Maintain tax work papers and supporting documentation, ensuring records are complete, organized, and audit ready.
Assist in improving tax processes, controls, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Foundational knowledge of state and local tax (SALT) principles, including sales and use tax.
Comfortable conducting tax research using online resources and tax research platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external advisors.
Experience with tax compliance tools such as Avalara or Vertex required; advanced proficiency preferred.
Experience with Vantagepoint is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
CPA license highly preferred.
3-5 years of relevant tax experience, with exposure to sales and use tax.
Experience in the service industry preferred.
Prior public accounting experience is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
Flex spending accounts (FSA)
Dental and vision plans
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales and use tax compliancedata compilationreturn preparationreconciliationstax researchnexus analysistax process improvementtax compliancelarge dataset managementtax filings

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailtime managementindependent workeffective communicationcollaborationability to manage multiple deadlines

Certifications

CPA licenseBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance