Sales Tax Consultant

We are seeking a skilled 100% remote Sales Tax Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis (6 weeks but could extend) to address urgent clean-up work following recent staffing changes. This role supports our Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) clients in sectors such as food, beverage, and manufacturing—many of whom sell high volumes of products through retail outlets. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, with a strong background in multi-state tax requirements. Expertise in Shopify, Avalara, and TaxJar is essential, with Shopify serving as the primary ecommerce platform used for sales tax calculations. The candidate will conduct nexus studies, manage state tax registrations, remittances, and back filings to ensure compliance. Assist with clean-up of existing sales tax issues and ongoing compliance monitoring. Work closely with ecommerce platforms and tax automation tools (Shopify, Avalara, TaxJar) to manage tax calculations and reporting. Support collaboration across teams to ensure accurate tax application and filings. Minimum 7 years of sales and use tax experience , ideally within the CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing sectors. Strong understanding of multi-state sales tax laws , including nexus rules that vary by product and location (zip code level). Proficiency with Shopify , and tax automation platforms Avalara and TaxJar Background in tax compliance, with a focus on back filings and registration processes.