Tax Compliance Accountant (Finance)

TL;DR

Tax Compliance Accountant (Finance): Managing multi-state tax compliance for payroll, sales, and use tax with an accent on federal, state, and local regulatory filings. Focus on payroll tax reporting, tax portal maintenance, and improving internal compliance controls.

Location: Must be based in Minneapolis, MN, or the surrounding Twin Cities area (remote or hybrid options available within this region).

Salary: $83,500–$97,400 per year

Company

Medium-sized consulting company dedicated to sectors including energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing, and construction.

What you will do

• Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns while monitoring nexus requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and multi-state payroll tax filings (e.g., 941, 940, withholding).
• Reconcile sales and payroll tax accounts to ensure accurate and timely remittance.
• Manage tax notices, audits, and official correspondence with state agencies.
• Oversee state tax accounts and portals, including registrations and maintenance.
• Partner with payroll providers like ADP to review filings and ensure correct reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting or project accounting experience, ideally in consulting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, financial reporting, and core accounting principles.
• Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-jurisdiction multi-state payroll or sales tax.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint, ADP, and advanced Excel.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).

Culture & Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation for all full-time employees regardless of seniority.
• 10 paid holidays and a comprehensive benefit package.
• Support for annual career-related training and organic growth opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote, in-office, or hybrid options.
• Company-supported travel for remote employees to attend in-person team events.