Chaparral Company · 2 months ago
State and Local Tax Specialist
Waco, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expChaparral Company is seeking a State and Local Tax Specialist to manage tax compliance for their operations. The role involves preparing and filing tax returns, ensuring proper tax application on construction-related purchases, and supporting audits related to sales, use, and payroll taxes.
Construction
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns for Texas and other states where Chaparral operates
Ensure proper tax application on construction-related purchases and services, including materials and subcontractor transactions
Maintain and validate exemption certificates for construction projects and customers
Monitor changes in tax laws affecting construction and insulation services
Calculate, report, and remit payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels
Ensure timely filing of payroll tax returns and deposits
Assist with payroll tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities
Support internal and external audits related to sales, use, and payroll taxes
Prepare tax reports and provide analysis for management
Work closely with accounting, HR, and project management teams to ensure accurate tax reporting for construction projects
Provide guidance on tax implications for material purchases, subcontractor agreements, and project bids
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, preferably in Texas and multi-state environments
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
Familiarity with tax application in the construction industry
Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g., Pro-Contractor, Avalara, Vista, or similar)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Experience with tax audits and working with state tax authorities
Knowledge of lien release processes and compliance requirements for Texas construction projects
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation
Company
Chaparral Company
Chaparral Insulation has proudly served the mechanical insulation industry for more than 30 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase