Job Description
Job Description
About Squire:
Headquartered in Orem, UT, with offices across Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, Squire has been a trusted advisor in financial services, specializing in tax, audit, wealth, and advisory services for over 50 years. With solid values and business acumen as our foundation, Squire's culture promotes a steadfast commitment to three core values: Personal Connection, Proactive Ownership, and Thoughtful Innovation. These principles have played a pivotal role in our enduring success, guiding us through decades of growth and evolution.
Are you passionate about driving excellence and embracing innovation? We extend an invitation to individuals who share our dedication to expansion and growth. Join us and discover the opportunity to contribute to a professional services firm where your efforts are valued and rewarded. At Squire, we offer a supportive environment conducive to career development and advancement through structured mentoring programs. Apply now and be part of a team that fosters growth and encourages your professional development!
About the role:
As Senior Sales Tax Technology Specialist at Squire, you will work closely with the Sales Tax Advisory Team and the Sales Tax Compliance and Regulatory Team to support our clients in their tax compliance and technology needs. This includes the implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of tax automation software such as Avalara, Sovos, or Vertex. The role focuses on ensuring that sales tax calculations, reporting, and filings are accurate and aligned with ever-changing tax regulations.
Responsibilities:
Sales Tax Software Implementation and Maintenance
- Configure sales tax software integrations with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks), e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento), and POS systems.
- Ensure proper tax nexus and jurisdictional rules are set up in compliance with company requirements and tax laws.
- Monitor software updates and ensure tax automation tools reflect the latest regulatory changes (e.g., rate updates, new nexus laws).
Technical Support and Troubleshooting
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tax software integrations, tax calculation errors, and data discrepancies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between software vendors (e.g., Avalara, Sovos) and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Data Management and Reporting
- Extract, analyze, and validate sales tax data to ensure accuracy for reporting and audit purposes.
- Generate tax reports for filing, reconciling discrepancies between software, ERP, and payment systems.
- Provide support for sales tax audits by preparing transaction data and answering technical questions related to system configurations.
- Ability to provide tax mapping and taxability guidance
Collaboration with Teams
- Work closely with tax compliance teams to identify technical needs and optimize sales tax processes.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration between tax software and financial systems.
- Assist accounting and finance teams with reconciliation of tax liability accounts and payment processing.
Process Improvement and Automation
- Identify opportunities to streamline sales tax workflows and enhance automation.
- Document system configurations, workflows, and procedures for internal reference and training purposes.
Qualifications:Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience with sales tax compliance, software implementation, and technical support.
- Familiarity with sales tax automation tools such as Avalara, Sovos, Vertex, or TaxJar.
- Strong understanding of tax software integrations with ERP and e-commerce systems.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with data processing and reporting.
- Knowledge of API functionality and workflows for system integrations.
- Basic understanding of SQL, database management, or scripting languages.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong spoken and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing multi-state nexus and sales tax compliance for e-commerce or retail businesses.
- Certification in sales tax compliance or related software (e.g., Avalara Certified Implementation Partner)
Job Status: Full-Time Salaried
Work Location: Salt Lake City, UT; Orem, UT; St. George, UT
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, Remote
Squire Benefits Package
Squire takes pride in offering our benefit-eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and their families. Our benefits program is designed to provide peace of mind and ensure access to quality healthcare. Our benefits package covers 90% of the medical health premium in addition to the following:
- Medical
- Dental/Vision Plans
- Robust Health Savings Account Match
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Match
- Employer Paid Short-Term & Longer-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Group Life Insurance Policy
- Accident Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Mental Health Services
- Pet Insurance Plans
- Identify Theft Protection Plans
Squire Perks:
- Squire Culture
- Discretionary and Spot Bonus Structure
- Professional Training
- Tuition Reimbursement (for required Master level positions)
- Philanthropic Activities
- Signature Rewards Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Women’s Professional Development
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Programs
Squire's dedication to excellence and quality work has garnered numerous accolades, including:
- Utah’s Best Company Award – 9 years running
- 2025 Best Accounting Firm to Work For
- 100 Companies Championing Women Award
- Accounting Today’s “Firms to Watch” in 2025
- Worksite Wellness Award 2020-2025