Senior State and local Tax Accountant

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets.  Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior State and Local Tax Accountant to join our tax team. This position will support sales/use, state income tax, and property tax compliance for a multi-state electrical construction and services company. This position will be responsible for researching taxability, managing sales and use tax audits, overseeing property tax compliance, and supporting accurate tax accounting and reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in sales and use tax compliance, taxability analysis, state income tax management, and property tax reporting.

Responsibilities of the Senior State and Local Tax Accountant include but are not limited to:

Sales & Use Tax Compliance

• Review and ensure the timely and accurate filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Perform sales and use tax reconciliations between the general ledger and Avalara
• Review transaction-level data for accurate tax calculation and reporting

Taxability & Nexus Analysis

• Research and determine taxability of products and services across jurisdictions, including complex and multi-state scenarios
• Monitor business activity for potential nexus and new filing requirements
• Provide guidance to internal teams on taxability and compliance requirements
• Review and validate certificates for compliance and audit readiness
• Partner with internal teams and customers to resolve exemption-related issues

Sales & Use Tax Audits

• Manage sales and use tax audits, including data gathering, responses, and resolution findings
• Support re-audits, voluntary disclosures, and uncollected tax recovery efforts
• Interface with state and local tax authorities and external advisors as needed
• State and Local Income Tax Compliance
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and internal teams
• Prepare annual state apportionment reports
• Assist with estimated payments, extensions, notices and tax authority correspondence.

Accounting & Reporting

Prepare journal entries for sales and use tax accruals and reserves

Support balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper financial reporting of indirect tax accounts

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify opportunities to improve and expand existing tax processes, controls and reporting
• Support automation initiatives within Avalara and ERP systems
• Enhance documentation and audit trail for compliance and SOX readiness

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on indirect tax matters
• 3–6 years of sales and use tax and/or property tax experience
• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Experience with sales tax software

• Experience reconciling general ledger activity to external sales tax platform
• Experience researching and determining taxability across multiple service lines and states
• Experience supporting sales and use tax audits
• Experience preparing sales and use tax accrual journal entries
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Strong knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax requirements
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• CPA or CMI
• Hands-on experience with Avalara
• Construction and services industry experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic Business Central
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional environment

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported and we celebrate everything! Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.