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Description

Join our growing \$50M+ online auction services company with nearly 400 employees. As a subsidiary of a publicly traded company, we facilitate thousands of transactions daily across multiple states, requiring accurate sales tax determination for diverse product categories and complex buyer/seller scenarios.

Purple Wave is seeking an experienced Sales Tax Research Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert for multi-state sales tax compliance. This research-focused role requires deep investigative skills to interpret tax statutes, track legislative changes, and build comprehensive documentation of sales tax rules across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate thrives on complex research challenges, collaborates effectively across departments, and can translate technical tax regulations into actionable guidance for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Tax Research & Legislative Analysis:

{=html} <!-- --> - - Conduct in-depth research of sales tax statutes, regulations, administrative rulings, and case law across multiple states.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Monitor legislative changes, proposed bills, and regulatory updates affecting sales tax applicability and rates.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Research and interpret state-specific guidance on exemption eligibility, product taxability, and sourcing rules for specialized categories (farm equipment, industrial equipment, construction machinery and vehicles).

{=html} <!-- --> - - Investigate nexus implications, boundary changes, and jurisdictional modifications impacting tax obligations.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Cross-reference multiple authoritative sources to verify accuracy and resolve conflicting guidance.

{=html} <!-- --> - Documentation & Knowledge Management:

{=html} <!-- --> - - Create detailed research memoranda documenting findings, analysis, and supporting citations.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Develop comprehensive reference guides and maintain searchable knowledge base of state-specific tax rules.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Build tax research library organized by state, product type, and tax topic with proper audit trails.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Prepare research summaries of significant tax law changes and their operational impact.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Translate complex tax research into clear, accessible guidance for non-tax professionals.

{=html} <!-- --> - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

{=html} <!-- --> - - Partner with Accounting team to share research findings and align on tax positions.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Provide tax research support and guidance to Customer Service, Operations, and Sales teams.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Conduct training sessions on tax updates and exemption requirements for internal stakeholders.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Serve as liaison between departments on tax-related questions and process improvements.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Communicate proactively with leadership on emerging tax issues and compliance risks.

{=html} <!-- --> - Tax Calculation, Compliance & Rate Management:

{=html} <!-- --> - - Research and map sales tax jurisdictions, rates, and special districts for new business locations and expansion.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Provide backup support for sales tax calculations and tax determination for routine and complex transactions.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Pro ide occasional support for customer exemption certificate review and validation.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Assist with sales tax compliance activities including return review, remittance verification, and filing support as needed.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Research and resolve escalated tax questions involving ambiguous statutes or unique transaction scenarios.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Provide research-backed guidance to customer service and accounting teams on complex tax matters.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Support audit preparation with historical research and documentation of tax positions.

{=html} <!-- --> - Process Improvement:

{=html} <!-- --> - - Identify gaps in tax research documentation and recommend improvements.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Collaborate with IT and Product teams on tax automation projects and software evaluation.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Share best practices with team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

{=html} <!-- --> - Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.