**Job Title: Tax Analyst** **– Indirect Tax Compliance** **Location:** Fully Remote **Job Type:** Full-time contract (2+ months) with potential for extension or permanent hire **Pay Rate:** $40–$50+/hour (W2, based on experience) **Position Overview:** Are you a detail-oriented tax professional with a passion for compliance and process improvement? We are seeking a skilled Tax Analyst to support our client’s multi-state indirect tax operations. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely preparation, filing, and remittance of transaction-based taxes and regulatory fees. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while expanding your expertise in Sales and Use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. **Key Responsibilities:** + Prepare and file transaction-based tax returns, including Sales and Use tax, gross receipts, and business & occupation tax, across various states and localities + Calculate and remit regulatory fees such as Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Enhanced 911 (E911) charges. + Submit tax filings and payments through electronic and manual methods, ensuring compliance with all deadlines + Reconcile general ledger accounts related to transaction taxes and investigate discrepancies. + Extract and organize tax data from billing platforms and accounting systems to support return preparation and audit readiness. + Maintain and update the tax compliance calendar to ensure timely filings and payments. + Respond to tax notices and assist in resolving inquiries from federal, state, and local tax authorities. + Support audit processes by gathering documentation and responding to information requests. + Coordinate the preparation and mailing of estimated payments, extensions, and income tax returns. + Manage document retention and ensure proper filing of tax records in accordance with company policy. **Qualifications:** + Minimum of 2 years of experience in indirect tax compliance, including Sales and Use tax reporting and accruals. + Experience in the telecommunications industry is a plus. + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. + Proficiency with tax compliance software and ERP systems such as NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics GP. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. + Excellent organizational and communication skills. + Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. **Jefferson Wells is proud to offer the following benefits to our W2 Consultants** _(eligibility requirements apply, including a minimum-hour-worked threshold):_ + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental and Vision Plans + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care) + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k) Retirement Plan If this is a role that interests you and you would like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! Jefferson Wells ( www.jeffersonwells.com ) is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, and Tax. We provide project consulting, integrated resourcing, and executive search. Our people leverage their extensive industry & technical experience to deliver practical and actionable solutions. Our tailored solutions and flexible delivery model, ranging from standalone projects and integrated teams through to full outsource, results in business acceleration for our clients. Our experience & independent solutions combined with practical and proven methodologies drives a lower relative cost of delivery. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide leveraging the workforce capabilities of the ManpowerGroup. Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.