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Title: Part-time Sales Tax Accountant Location: Concord, MA Schedule: 3 days on site Reports to: US Tax Manager Description Summary: The Sales Tax Accountant will be involved in all areas of sales tax compliance and reporting to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations in an accurate and timely fashion. This position will serve as an internal resource by quantifying, analysing and reporting on transaction-based taxes, and provide support for all sales tax obligations of our US entities. Main Tasks & Responsibilities: Monthly preparation sales & use tax reports and return filings Completion of monthly account reconciliations for sales tax G/L accounts Monitoring sales & use tax obligations, including analysing taxability of transactions and applicability of exemptions Maintaining exemption certificates and sales tax matrices Research and resolve tax authority inquiries and assist with defending tax audits Contribute to the annual business filing administration for various US entities Conduct tax research and handle special projects as needed. Essential Skills, Qualifications and Education Needed: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline At least 5 years of sales tax compliance experience Knowledge of US GAAP, accounting close, accounting related principles Ability to effectively manage projects, prioritize and multi-task An energetic and positive, can-do approach Efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while prioritizing effectively Diligent and well organized with a responsible attitude and attention to detail Able to work independently within the framework of a multi-layered, global team that operates in several different time zones Willingness to develop as a consultant to Company management and staff on tax-related issues Strong Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel (in particular), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as other common accounting software Experience with Infor ERP and Avalara sales tax applications preferred Compensation : In accordance with Massachusetts law, the expected salary for this part-time position is $30/hr . The actual compensation will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience and other factors permitted by law. #LI-NS1
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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