DXP Enterprises, Inc. · 5 days ago
Senior License, Permits, and Exemptions Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDXP Enterprises, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality customer service in the industrial sector. The Senior License, Permits, and Exemptions Specialist is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of business licenses, permits, and exemption certificates, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Maintain an accurate inventory of all active business licenses and permits across locations and jurisdictions
Coordinate new license applications, renewals, and amendments with internal teams and external agencies
Track expiration dates and proactively initiate renewals to ensure uninterrupted compliance
Ensure all license and permit records are properly stored and easily retrievable for audit purposes
Oversee collection, validation, and maintenance of customer exemption certificates in compliance with state and local laws
Utilize Avalara CertCapture to manage and monitor exemption documentation and automate renewal notifications
Coordinate with sales and customer service teams to ensure exemption status is up to date before transactions are processed
Configure and maintain Avalara tax calculation, reporting, and CertCapture systems to support compliance efforts
Troubleshoot tax calculation errors and work with IT/Finance to resolve data issues
Generate compliance and audit reports from Avalara for internal and external review
Build and maintain Salesforce workflows for license, permit, and exemption requests
Track status of approvals, escalations, and customer-facing communications within Salesforce
Integrate Avalara and Salesforce data to improve accuracy and reduce duplicate work
Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits related to licensing, permitting, and exemptions
Maintain detailed records to support compliance with state and local regulatory requirements
Identify and address potential compliance risks proactively
Develop SOPs and compliance checklists for license and exemption processes
Create dashboards and reports to track renewal cycles, pending applications, and exemption expiration
Recommend and implement automation or workflow improvements to reduce processing time
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing business licenses, permits, and/or exemption certificates
Proven experience using Avalara (including CertCapture) and Salesforce in a compliance or tax-related function
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local licensing and tax exemption requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams and external agencies
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, compliance, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Preferred
Experience in retail, manufacturing, or multi-location business environments
Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and nexus rules
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for compliance tracking and reporting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending
401(k)
Paid holidays
Life and Disability Insurance
Additional supplemental products
Company
DXP Enterprises, Inc.
DXP Enterprises is a publicly traded industrial distribution management company specializing in pumps, industrial supplies, and MROP solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.46B2025-12-22Post Ipo Debt· $205M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2024-10-08Post Ipo Debt· $649.5M
Leadership Team
G
Gary Messersmith
SVP & General Counsel
D
David Vinson
Manager IM&P Process
Recent News
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