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Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together.
Nex Playground, the company's award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.
Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal.
Location: Remote (USA only — PST hours preferred) with some office travel required
Annual salary: USD 120,000 to USD 160,000
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director, Finance & Operations
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales and Use Tax Specialist to join our Finance Operations Team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with US sales and use tax regulations, supporting audits, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to manage tax-related processes efficiently.
Job Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of sales and use tax laws to various goods and services, including exemptions, managed services, SaaS, and marketplace facilitator rules.
Coordinate sales and use tax filings and payments with internal stakeholders, ensuring tax rules are set up properly on the online sales platform, including Shopify and Stripe.
Download and review system reports to support regular sales and use tax filings, including but not limited to U.S.A. and Canada.
Conduct sales and use tax research to resolve issues or anomalies, collaborating with internal teams, third parties, and customers.
Perform sales and use tax accruals, evaluate unreconciled balances, and assist with resolution.
Communicate with Accounting Team on the proper accrual and treatment of sales taxes.
Support sales and use tax audits by gathering documentation (e.g., general ledger, invoices, purchase orders) and responding to state notices and assessment inquiries.
Manage business registrations for new locations and renewals of existing ones.
Perform research and provide analysis on sales and use tax inquiries to minimize tax risk
Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency and accuracy.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in US sales and use tax, including managing tax audits.
Experience researching tax laws and regulations and staying current with changes.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities with a strong sense of urgency.
Passion for automation and building efficient, accurate tax processes.
Preferred Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience in US sales and use tax, particularly in the SaaS, gaming and computing hardware industries.
CPA, Master's in Accounting/Taxation, or CMI certification.
Working knowledge of Vertex O Series, Oracle, Power BI, Alteryx, PinPoint, Avalara, Taxually, TTR, OneSource, Sabrix, or other transaction tax calculation systems.
Experience with import tax and customs duties on international trade.
Experience handling withholding taxes on royalties from foreign partners.
Proven ability to manage and extract queries and reports from ERP systems.
We Offer
Competitive compensation package.
Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Nex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
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