Sales and Use Tax Accountant – Contract

Job Title: Remote Sales and Use Tax Practitioner

Job ID: 245845

Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Employment Type: Part-time, Contract/Freelance

Hiring Company: Confidential

Location: US Remote (Telecommute)
Applicants must be located in the United States.

Base Salary: $50 per hour (USD)
Revenue share model; establish regular revenue streams via a split-fee contract.

Role Summary

We are seeking Sales and Use Tax professionals for a flexible, remote contract role. This is an ideal opportunity for sole practitioners or independent contractors looking for a steady revenue stream without the need for business development. You will act as an outsourced sales tax department for assigned small to mid-sized businesses, managing their compliance and filings with full autonomy over your workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Translate and import client sales tax data to prepare and transmit accurate, timely returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Financial Oversight: Manage monthly cash requests, reconcile client payments/GL accounts, and apply eligible tax credits.
• Client Advisory: Act as the primary point of contact for sales tax questions, proactively communicate deadlines, and maintain accurate tax calendars.
• Notice Resolution: Resolve all jurisdictional matters and manage tax notices on behalf of the client.
• Workflow Ownership: Manage the end-to-end sales tax process using provided compliance software and research tools.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of Sales & Use tax compliance experience OR a CPA/CMI designation.
• Background: Must have prior experience in a CPA firm or public accounting environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Work Status: Must be an independent contractor or business owner (not currently working full-time for another company).
• Technical: Home office equipped with high-speed internet, Windows 10 (i5 processor/8GB RAM minimum), and a printer/scanner.
• Attributes: High sense of urgency, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills to manage client relationships.

Compensation/Benefits

• Pay Structure: Contracted revenue share per client served ($50/hr DOE equivalent).
• Tools Provided: Access to Office 365, professional research tools, and specialized sales tax compliance software.
• Risk Mitigation: Coverage for penalty and interest for amounts over $5,000.
• Training: Thorough onboarding, process training, and a dedicated coach to help you build your practice.

Why This Opportunity is Different

This is a role designed for entrepreneurs who want to own their work without the headache of sales. We provide the clients and the technology; you provide the expertise. It offers total geographic flexibility and a white glove service environment where you can scale your client count up or down based on your personal availability.