Tax & Compliance Specialist POST NUMBER: 450999
Tax & Compliance Specialist
Drive accuracy. Minimize risk. Make an impact.
We’re looking for a sharp, solutions-oriented Tax & Compliance Specialist to join a fast-moving team focused on operational excellence and regulatory precision. If you thrive in a multi-tasking environment and have a passion for keeping the fine print in perfect order, this role is your opportunity to lead critical tax and compliance initiatives that keep the business running smoothly—and strategically.
What You’ll Do:
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Take the lead on preparing and filing tax returns at the federal, state, and local levels
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Monitor changes in tax law and translate them into actionable business insights
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Manage licensing and permit renewals across multiple locations
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Act as a key point of contact for audits, inquiries, and internal investigations
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Build and refine internal processes that strengthen compliance and reduce risk
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Partner with teams across Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure seamless execution
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Spot tax-saving opportunities and help implement them effectively
What You Bring:
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2–5 years of hands-on experience in tax, compliance, or accounting
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Solid grasp of U.S. tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions
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Meticulous attention to detail and top-tier organizational skills
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Confidence navigating tax and accounting systems, with strong Excel skills
Bonus Points For:
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CPA, CMA, or Master’s in Taxation, Accounting, or Finance
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Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-state operations
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Familiarity with ERP platforms and compliance management tools
Why You’ll Love It Here:
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Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
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A team-first culture that values growth, ownership, and transparency
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Real potential to advance your career in a forward-thinking environment
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.