Sales & Occupancy Tax Analyst

About the role

Howard Financial is seeking a detail‑oriented Sales & Occupancy Tax Analyst to own tax compliance for its hospitality and short‑term rental clients. The role blends data analysis, regulatory filing, and client advisory in a fast‑growing back‑office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and file multi‑jurisdictional sales, occupancy and lodging tax returns on schedule.
• Calculate taxes from reservation‑level data, including accommodation fares, cleaning fees and other taxable items.
• Reconcile transaction data across Property Management Systems, tax software reports and internal financial records.
• Maintain tax compliance calendars and ensure timely remittances to avoid penalties.
• Serve as primary contact for state and local tax authorities, handling notices, audits and inquiries.
• Produce structured tax reports for internal leadership and client use.
• Advise clients on aligning their operational setup with specific tax requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in hospitality, lodging or short‑term rental tax compliance.
• Deep understanding of short‑term rental and property‑management tax structures.
• High ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.

Required skills

• Experience with Property Management Systems such as Streamline or Guesty.
• Proficiency with tax automation and ERP tools like Avalara MyLodgeTax and NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel skills for data reconciliation and analysis.