Sales & Occupancy Tax Analyst – Hospitality & Short‑Term Rental

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. You will translate complex reservation data into accurate tax filings while ensuring timely remittances and client satisfaction.

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 components.
• 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.
• Build and improve 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 degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines and communicate effectively with tax authorities and clients.

Required skills

• Experience with Property Management Systems (e.g., Streamline, Guesty).
• Proficiency with tax automation/ERP tools such as Avalara MyLodgeTax and NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel skills for data reconciliation and analysis.