Tax & Compliance Research Specialist

Location: New York (Hybrid – 4 days/week in office)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $85K–$125K + Competitive Equity
Visa: No sponsorship available except H1B transfers / new H1B for STEM OPT with 2+ years remaining

About the Role

We are seeking a Tax & Compliance Research Specialist to lead the setup and ongoing maintenance of our sales & use tax reporting and remission systems. You will be responsible for researching state-level tax requirements, implementing compliant processes, and supporting broader regulatory initiatives—including DMV compliance and operational policy research.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys deep research, and can build processes from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and interpret sales & use tax requirements for vehicle sales across all 50 U.S. states.

• Lead the setup, documentation, and execution of tax reporting and remission workflows.

• Support audits, reconciliations, and continuous process improvements.

• Maintain comprehensive records to support filings and future reviews.

• Contribute to additional regulatory and operational research projects (e.g., DMV rules, compliance reviews).

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–6 years experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or similar roles.

• Strong knowledge of sales & use tax requirements across multiple states.

• Experience conducting tax research and interpreting state-level regulations.

• Familiarity with tax automation tools; Vertex experience is strongly preferred.

• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative on projects beyond core tax responsibilities.

• Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with tax requirements related to vehicle or automotive sales.

• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and external partners.

• Experience operating in fast-paced startup environments.

Additional Details

• Hybrid Work: 4 days/week onsite in NYC

• Team Size: ~40 employees

• Founded: 2022

• Funding: $17.3M

• Industry: Automotive technology / checkout platform