Junior Sales Tax (Occupancy / Lodging Tax - Hospitality Exp)

We are looking for a high-ownership, detail-oriented professional to support our Sales & Occupancy Tax function. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight, recurring deadlines. What You’ll Do: Prepare and file multi-jurisdictional sales and occupancy tax returns with absolute precision. Perform tax calculations based on reservation-level data, including accommodation fares, cleaning fees, and other taxable components. Reconcile data between Property Management Systems (PMS), tax reports, and financial records to ensure a single source of truth. Manage timely tax remittances and maintain structured compliance calendars. Act as the direct point of contact for state and local tax jurisdictions to handle notices, inquiries, or audits. Build and maintain structured tax reports for internal and client use, working closely with clients to align their operational setup with tax requirements. Requirements: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry is required. Specific experience within sales, occupancy, and lodging tax compliance. Deep familiarity with the nuances of short-term rental (STR) and property management tax structures. Ability to operate effectively under tight, recurring deadlines while maintaining a high degree of ownership. Strong capability to handle reservation-level data and translate it into accurate financial filings. Nice to Have (Not Required): PMS Platforms: Experience with systems such as Streamline, Guesty, or similar hospitality platforms. Technical Tools: Proficiency in tax automation or ERP tools like Avalara or NetSuite. Why Howard? Work on complex, real-world tax problems—not theoretical compliance Own outcomes end-to-end with real accountability Be part of a rapidly scaling platform serving sophisticated clients Clear expectations, clean scopes, and a culture of “done means done” Opportunity to grow into senior tax leadership as the tax function scales Apply To This Job