Tax Accountant

Title: Tax Accountant

Location: Corona, CA

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Department: Accounting

Compensation: $80K–$100K

Industry: Alternative Products Distribution

Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Excise Tax, Sales Tax & Compliance Specialist to support a fast-growing vape and alternative-products distributor with 20,000+ SKUs. This role is responsible for multi-state excise and sales tax compliance, PACT Act reporting, product tax classification, and licensing management across multiple entities and jurisdictions. The position requires deep knowledge of vapor/tobacco product taxability, complex state-by-state regulations, and audit-ready reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Product Tax Classification (20,000+ SKUs)

Classify products across 40–50 excise tax categories, including disposables, e-liquids, hardware components, non-tobacco/SSTP-exempt items, and alternative products

Apply distinctions such as nicotine vs. non-nicotine, strength, mL volume, flavored vs. non-flavored, and open vs. closed systems

Maintain accurate tax mapping within ERP (Odoo) and ensure alignment with state regulatory definitions

Excise Tax Compliance (Multi-State)

Prepare, file, reconcile, and remit excise tax returns for all applicable states

Manage multiple tax calculation methods (mL-based, per-unit, wholesale %, cartridge-based, etc.)

Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules at the SKU level

Sales Tax Compliance (Avalara)

Use Avalara AvaTax to verify taxability, reconcile transactions, and file sales tax returns

Ensure accurate tax status and maintain complete audit trails

PACT Act Compliance

Prepare and submit monthly PACT Act reports for applicable states

Ensure product classifications and volume data align with PACT requirements

Licensing & Regulatory Management

Manage applications, renewals, and amendments for federal, state, and local licenses

Track expiration dates and maintain centralized licensing records

Prepare regulatory filings, inventory reports, and jurisdiction-specific submissions

Internal & External Coordination

Partner with accounting, operations, logistics, and management to ensure accurate data

Provide guidance on product classifications and compliance requirements

Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and respond to audits or inquiries

Qualifications

Experience with excise tax, vapor/tobacco compliance, or regulatory reporting

Sales tax experience and Avalara AvaTax strongly preferred

Strong Excel skills with large datasets (20,000+ SKUs)

High attention to detail and ability to interpret complex state regulations

ERP experience preferred

Background in wholesale, distribution, or retail environments