Also called: Sales Tax Analyst
Makes sure a company charges, collects and pays the right sales and use taxes.
You file 200 monthly sales tax returns, check why one state rate changed and set up tax rules for a new product.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Accounting.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks accountants.
High risk for 10 years. Sales-tax engines like Avalara automate rates, filings and exemption checks; most compliance work needs few people now.
Classes: Accounting, Computer applications, Algebra II, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2011.
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