Catalyst Labs · 1 month ago
Tax & Compliance Research Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCatalyst Labs is a leading talent agency specializing in Tax and Tax Technology. They are seeking a Tax & Compliance Research Specialist responsible for establishing a comprehensive sales and use tax system for vehicle sales across the U.S., conducting tax research, managing compliance processes, and supporting operational research projects.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Conduct ongoing research on sales and use tax requirements for vehicle sales across all 50 U.S. states
Develop, document, and manage full tax reporting and remission workflows
Assist with audits, reconciliations, and continuous process improvements
Keep thorough records to support filings, compliance checks, and future reviews
Contribute to broader operational research, including DMV regulations, compliance initiatives, and other regulatory topics
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or a similar field
Strong understanding of multi-state Sales and Use Tax processes and remission
Ability to research and interpret state tax statutes, rules, and regulatory requirements
Experience using tax technology platforms; Vertex experience is a major plus
Willingness to take initiative on non-tax projects, including DMV and regulatory research
Based in (or open to relocating to) New York City
Preferred
Background in automotive or vehicle-related tax compliance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and external teams
Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
Company
Catalyst Labs
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase