About the Role
Lighthouse Software Group is looking for a detail-oriented US Tax Analyst to support federal, state, and sales/use tax compliance across a growing portfolio of US entities. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, ideal for someone who enjoys multi-entity work, solving technical tax issues, and supporting post-acquisition M&A transactions.
Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft acquires and develops vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries or niche. A key tenet of Valsoft's philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management. Valsoft has grown to 130+ companies with 4,000+ employees in 20+ countries.
Lighthouse Software Group, an operating group of Valsoft, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry’s best practices, Lighthouse Software Group delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Income Tax (Federal & State)
- Prepare and review US federal and state corporate income tax returns (Form 1120 and related schedules).
- Assist with quarterly and annual tax provisions, true-ups, and supporting workpapers.
- Track state filing requirements, notices, extensions, and payments.
- Maintain tax basis schedules and fixed asset/tax depreciation support.
Sales & Use Tax
- Manage monthly/quarterly sales and use tax filings across multiple states.
- Support Nexus studies, VDAs, new state registrations, and tax account setups.
- Review Avalara/NetSuite mappings, monitor exemption certificates, and resolve taxability issues.
Post-acquisition M&A Support
- Assist with tax account changes, sales and use account setups in Avalara.
- Support integration of new entities into compliance cycles.
General Tax Operations
- Maintain organized workpapers and reconciliations in accordance with internal controls.
- Assist with responding to federal and state tax notices.
- Coordinate with external advisors (Big 4/regional firms) as required.
- Support ad-hoc tax research and special projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA is an asset.
- 1–3+ years of US corporate or state and local tax experience (public accounting or industry).
- Working knowledge of federal and state income tax compliance and sales/use tax rules.
- Experience with Avalara, NetSuite, or similar systems is a strong plus.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Ability to work accurately, independently, and manage multiple deadlines.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work across a diverse set of US entities.
- Exposure to M&A, multi-state tax, and high-growth environments.
- Collaborative team, flexible remote work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
