Senior Tax Consultant

Job Description

The Senior Tax Consultant will manage compliance for multi-state sales and use tax obligations, ensuring timely and accurate filings, maintaining exemption certificates, and supporting audits. This is a contract role that requires strong technical knowledge of tax regulations, attention to detail, and proficiency with tax software systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.Maintain accurate records of tax filings and exemption certificates.Ensure compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations.Manage sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation and responding to inquiries.Conduct reverse audits to identify and recover overpayments or credits.Monitor changes in tax laws and implement necessary process adjustments.Provide guidance to internal teams on taxability of products/services and transaction tax issues.Configure and maintain tax engines for accurate taxability mapping.Perform system integration testing and user acceptance testing for tax projects.Liaise with Accounting, Procurement, A/R, and IT teams to ensure proper tax handling.Train employees on tax compliance processes and systems.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience in sales and use tax compliance.Multi-state and indirect tax experience.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.Experience with tax software systems such as Vertex, Avalara, or OneSource.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong Excel and data analysis skills.Experience with Dynamics 365 is a plus.

Work Environment

The position is hybrid with 3-4 days onsite and 1-2 days remote. The office is located in South Norwalk, within a 10-minute walk from the train station. You will work directly with the Senior Director of Tax, Indirect Tax Manager, and Interim Director.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norwalk, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Norwalk,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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