Sales & Use Tax Analyst

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Sales & Use Tax Analyst to join their tax compliance team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with a foundation in accounting or tax who is looking to deepen their expertise in indirect tax compliance.

The analyst will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Collect, validate, and organize financial and transactional data to support accurate tax reporting
• Perform reconciliations of tax accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Research and interpret sales and use tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Support tax audits by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and resolving variances
• Utilize Vertex tax software for tax calculations, reporting, and filings
• Maintain detailed and organized records of tax filings and audit documentation
• Assist with data gathering and analysis for recurring compliance activities
• Contribute to indirect tax projects, process improvements, and system enhancements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 1 3 years of experience in tax compliance, accounting, or related role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reconciliations, reporting)
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply tax regulations
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Exposure to tax audits and audit support activities
• Familiarity with Vertex tax software or similar tax automation tools
• Experience reconciling tax-related general ledger accounts

Salary/Rate: $20-$30/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.