Sales Tax Accountant III

IGT

Sales Tax Accountant managing multi-state sales tax preparation and compliance at IGT. Collaborating with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure tax compliance and optimize processes.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the preparation, review, and timely filing of multi-state sales and use tax returns
Reconcile sales tax accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Research and interpret state and local tax laws to ensure compliance and identify potential savings opportunities
Maintain exemption certificate records and respond to customer and auditor requests
Partner with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Operations to ensure tax is applied correctly on invoices and purchases
Support sales tax audits by gathering documentation and preparing responses
Continuously improving processes by leveraging tax automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
An advanced degree in Taxation and a CPA license is ideal
3-5+ years of experience in accounting or sales tax
Advanced Excel data analysis skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, data visualization, and power query
Systems knowledge, including familiarity with using SAP or similar ERP systems, familiarity with Vertex; Avalara is also a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to interact well with people of various backgrounds and levels, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work independently at times as well as closely and successfully with professionals of different backgrounds and cultures
Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines for US GAAP reporting needs and manage a number of projects at any one time
An ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team to collaboratively solve complex problems innovatively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) savings plan with company contributions
medical, dental, and vision insurance
life and disability coverage
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
other wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales tax returnsreconciliationtax compliancedata analysisExcelpivot tablesVLOOKUPXLOOKUPmacrosdata visualization

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillstime managementorganization skillsproblem-solvingindependencecollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree in TaxationCPA license