Tax Analyst

Job#: 3032761

Job Description:

Job Title: Tax Analyst

Location: Hybrid in North Charlotte, NC (required 2 days on-site)

Role Overview

The Tax Analyst for Sales/Use Tax will be responsible for providing tax guidance and managing the completion of compliance activities for the organizations US cigarette and tobacco function. This position contributes to reducing expenses through lower audit assessments and avoids costs in the form of potential interest and penalties by ensuring timely, accurate compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and remittance of cigarette and tobacco tax returns and related reports to the appropriate tax authority.
• Process tax payments and prepare monthly GL account reconciliations, resolving any differences.
• Ensure proper item-level taxability by maintaining and setting up the taxability of cigarette and tobacco products.
• Monitor state and local laws, update business systems, and inform management of the impacts of changing tax laws.
• Own and manage cigarette and tobacco tax audits, performing internal audits to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure tax implications of corporate projects and initiatives are addressed and implemented.
• Provide analysis and legal research on various tax matters and issue guidelines.
• Evaluate and improve processes and controls to optimize compliance efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years of working experience as a tax analyst, preferably with sales and use tax.
• Technical Skills: Strong experience with MS Excel.
• Additional Skills: Must be detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with cigarette and tobacco tax, or a willingness to learn.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $35.00/hr to $40.00/hr. The contract length is 6 months with the potential for extension or conversion. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Salisbury, NC, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

April 30, 2026

Pay Range:

$35 - $40 per hour

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