Tax & Vendor Compliance Specialist (Portland, OR)

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Our client, a leading healthcare company dedicated to revolutionizing the industry, is seeking a Tax & Vendor Compliance Specialist to play a key role in overseeing tax reporting, vendor database management, and financial compliance. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in 1099 / 1042 reporting, sales and use tax filings, and project management.

• Type :
• Contract – 6 months (Possibility in converting to FTE!)
• Pay Range :
• 25.50 - $27.50 hourly, DOE
• Location :
• Mostly Remote! (Only required to be onsite 2-3 times per month) – Portland, Oregon
• Responsibilities of the Tax & Vendor Compliance Specialist :
• Lead the annual 1099 / 1042 tax reporting process, ensuring accurate preparation, filing, and reconciliation of tax documents. Manage provider inquiries, handle B-Notice requirements, and collaborate with internal teams to correct business names, addresses, and tax identification numbers (TINs).
• Oversee state sales and use tax compliance, including preparing corporate tax provisions, estimated tax payments, journal entries, and quarterly account reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies and coordinate with relevant departments.
• Maintain the vendor master database, ensuring compliance, legitimacy, and accuracy of all vendor records. Approve new vendor setups and oversee ongoing updates.
• Develop and maintain departmental metrics, using Excel to analyze, track, and report financial data. Provide ad-hoc analysis related to tax reporting and vendor management.
• Lead cross-functional projects by building work plans, allocating resources, assessing risks, and ensuring timely execution. Support system testing and process improvements within tax and vendor functions.
• Qualifications of the Tax & Vendor Compliance Specialist :
• 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related financial role.
• Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong knowledge of 1099 / 1042 tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience with sales and use tax filings, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and tax return preparation.
• Proficiency in Excel, with expertise in data mining, financial reporting, and metrics analysis.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to liaise between departments and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess financial data and implement solutions.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with vendor database management, including compliance and record accuracy.
• Adaptability to work flexible hours during peak tax reporting periods.
• About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc :

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire._

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status._

• KG / BH#13178

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $25.50 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience :

• Accounting : 2 years (Preferred)
• 1099 and 1042 tax reporting and compliance : 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

Salary : $26 - $28