Sales & Use Tax Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for sales & use tax, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for tax guidance to internal and external customers regarding applicability of State and Local Sales & Use Tax rules to specific fact patterns and work with them to resolve transaction tax issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• CPA, JD, LLM, EA or possess an alternative, relevant license
• Basic knowledge of Sales & Use Tax procedures preferred
• Familiarity with using outside payment processing
• Proficient use of technology including MS Excel and Vertex
• Possess thorough knowledge of a variety of state and local tax sales and use tax laws, regulations, policies and procedures, tax planning, restructuring, due diligence, audit defense, reverse audits and state controversy work
• Understanding and working knowledge of GAAP accounting for state and local taxes including experience in preparation and review of journal entries
• Software and/or financial services industry experience
• Microsoft Office experience including MS Access

Please consider me for the sales & use tax opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for excellent client service to multistate companies with sales and use tax issues by interacting with clients and the Baker Tilly tax team.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Sales tax technology skills (Vertex, Sabrix, Avalara or similar) preferred
• Proficient with Onesource
• Sales and use tax audit experience
• Team with non-tax business partners (IT, billing operations, ) to design a sustainable sales and use environment
• Multi-state tax audit experience
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state exemptions
• Advanced knowledge of current state and local (multi-jurisdictional) sales/use tax laws, concepts, policies, and regulations and the specific application of these to manufacturing, construction, and retailing industries
• Knowledgeable of state and local sales/use tax audit processes and procedures, including dollar stratified sampling/auditing techniques

I would like to submit my application for the sales & use tax opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for tax guidance to the supply chain group, project managers and others related to various sales/use tax matters.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• CCH/RIA tax research
• Vertex or other tax automation tool preferred
• Prior experience researching, interpreting, developing, and implementing transaction tax processes in a large multi-state industry environment preferred
• Past General Ledger reconciliation and analytical experience also preferred
• Intermediate or greater skills in Microsoft Excel preferred (V-Lookups, Subtotaling, PivotTables)
• Proficiency in tax research tools
• In depth knowledge of sales and use taxation
• Experience in tax research and handling sales/use tax audits

I would like to submit my application for the sales & use tax opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for tax consulting to the supply chain group, project managers and others related to various sales/use tax matters;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• CPA designation, related designation or equivalent
• CPA and/or prior government experience preferred
• Experience with various invoice sampling techniques
• Experience negotiating credits, grants, and amnesty periods with state/local taxing authorities
• Familiarity with Vertex, Oracle and other non-income tax compliance software
• Team player who generates collaboration, commitment and credibility
• Onesource Indirect Tax (Sabrix) / Taxware / Vertex system experience
• Demonstrated success at identifying and synthesizing needs into a concise, clear and influential presentation

In response to your job posting for sales & use tax, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for excellent customer service by responding to business unit and external customer inquiries on sales and use tax matters including application of tax exemptions and taxability determinations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Management and leadership skills for team members and clients
• Proficient in Excel, and adept at exporting, analyzing and reporting data utilizing Excel
• Extensive Java application experience
• Prior state & local tax and/or audit public accounting or telecommunications industry experience is strongly preferred
• Successful track record of team building and talent development
• Proficient in general office environment software
• Experience with, sales tax systems, and financial reporting systems
• Experience in a multinational accounting firm or Fortune 500 preferred