Sales Tax Accountant — Hybrid

Job overview

The Sales Tax Accountant role is listed in Mobile, AL, and the posting identifies it as hybrid. Compensation is not specified. Compass Group USA provides foodservice and support services across corporate, healthcare, education, cultural, and other settings. The role owns sales and use tax compliance work and supports the company’s finance team. It prepares returns, reconciles tax accounts, advises internal partners on tax questions, and helps improve processes while reducing compliance risk.

What you'll do

• Prepare and file multistate sales and use tax returns
• reconcile sales and use tax general ledger accounts
• work with internal teams to resolve tax variances
• prepare or file registrations, renewals, and permit cancellations
• respond to internal tax inquiries using current state and local regulations
• maintain workpapers, procedures, and exemption certificates
• assist with process improvements
• monitor tax law changes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales tax accountant

sales and use tax

tax compliance

multistate returns

general ledger reconciliation

tax registrations

tax research

process improvement

hybrid

mobile al

compass corporate

excel

sap

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• holiday and personal leave
• shopping program
• wellness programs
• discount marketplace
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• EAP
• and FSAs.

Why this role

Hybrid work arrangement is stated in the listing; bachelor’s degree required, with accounting or tax degree preferred; CPA or CMI designation preferred or in progress.

About the employer

Compass Corporate is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.