Sales Tax Contractor

Posted Feb 24

Who we are

We are Kisi, a Physical Security technology company that accelerates a world where physical resources can be shared with the right people at any time. We were founded in 2012, operate from a headquarter in Brooklyn (USA), an office in Stockholm (Sweden), and a remote team across the globe.

What we do

We bring simple and secure physical security to people and organizations anywhere. Our award-winning hardware and compliance-certified software form the core of our physical security platform that helps businesses around the world connect and control their spaces through the cloud. With our seamless access experience and real time data and analytics we help make spaces available to the right people at any time. But don’t just take our word for it: explore our award-winning Reader Pro, which recently won the coveted GOOD DESIGN award as well as the prestigious iF Design Award. Curious how Kisi works? Check out this short product demo.

How and why we do it

At Kisi you will have the freedom to do your work in the way you work best. There’s a flat hierarchy (work alongside our co-founders Carl, Max and Bernie!), strong sense of ownership and the freedom to get creative. We also try to limit meetings as much as possible, so you can have dedicated focus time. Our mission is clear: ensure ease of facility access and remote space management, providing access systems to create a secure future where spaces are connected and accessible without boundaries.

Your role

Kisi is looking for a part time Sales Tax Contractor to support our Finance team to help oversee the company’s tax obligations. You will manage all required state filings, help determine nexus requirements, manage the resolution of all payroll tax related matters, and ensure that the company is compliant with all necessary state tax laws. The ideal candidate has background knowledge of state tax codes, laws, and regulations. We are looking for someone to work 1-3 days a week for a 6 month contract with the option to extend. This role will report to our co-founder and is remote friendly.

US candidates based in the following states are welcome to apply: AK, AL, CT, DE, FL, IA, KS, MA, MD, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA.

Your responsibilities:

  • Manage and facilitate all required state filings based on the company’s requirements
  • Determine and oversee all physical and economic state nexus obligations based on employee and client requirements
  • Apply for and handle registration for sales tax where applicable
  • Setting up tax IDs for all necessary jurisdictions
  • Implement all tax exempt customers and handle tax set up in our billing systems
  • Input data into internal billing and tax programs and ensure existing data is correct

Your qualifications

  • Background knowledge of business state filing requirements paired with willingness and resourcefulness to learn more
  • Strong time management skills and ability to track and meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to multitask and oversee multiple projects and filings simultaneously
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills

What you can expect

  • Impact. It’s all about making a positive impact on people’s everyday lives. At Kisi, you are expected to make meaningful contributions to shape the future of physical security.
  • Excellence. We strive for excellence and best-in-class experiences in everything we do. We are innovative, and obsessed with the details that matter.
  • Culture. Our culture is not a written manifest, but the result of all of us. We place great emphasis on building a company that is open, welcoming, challenging and fun.
  • Ownership. We don’t believe in micro-management, but we do believe in setting and getting goals. At Kisi you will own goals, and have freedom under responsibility.
  • Diversity. We are American, Argentinian, Brazilian, Danish, English, Ethiopian, German, Indian, Nigerian, Swedish, and more.

Learn more about who we are, and our Values.

Your process with us

Application > CV screening > Intro call (let’s get to know each other!) > Recruitment task > Meet your hiring manager > Offer > Background check