What credentials matter for Pennsylvania Indirect Tax roles?

Employers most often look for: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Taxation (MTax/MST), Juris Doctor (JD), Certified Sales Tax Professional (STP).

What do Pennsylvania Indirect Tax roles pay?

Across 11 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $69k–$263k.

Who's hiring for Pennsylvania Indirect Tax?

Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 72%, In-house / industry 21%, Law firms 7%.

Indirect Tax Jobs in Pennsylvania

We're tracking 30 live indirect tax roles in Pennsylvania.

Salary snapshot

$69k–$263k

Median $115k

Based on 11 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

Analyst
8
Manager
7
Director/Head of Tax
4
Senior Manager
3
Senior/Assistant Manager
2

Active opportunities

30 live · updated hourly

About this market

Market context

Pennsylvania Indirect Tax encompasses the various transaction-based taxes levied by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the sale of goods and certain services, as well as the use of goods purchased outside the state. Professionals in this area ensure compliance, manage audits, and advise on the tax implications of business operations related to these taxes.

Pennsylvania imposes a 6% state sales tax on the retail sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. An additional 1% local sales tax is applicable in Allegheny County, and a 2% local sales tax in Philadelphia. Businesses engaged in taxable sales must register with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and file sales tax returns (Form PA-3A/Form PA-3) either monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually, depending on their tax liability. Use tax is self-assessed on taxable purchases where sales tax was not paid.

What's driving demand

E-commerce Growth and Marketplace Facilitator Laws
Economic Nexus Compliance
Audit Pushing by PA Department of Revenue
Supply Chain Complexity
Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence

Regulatory timeline

2023-04-14Commonwealth Court Ruling on Sales Tax Exemption for Manufacturing (SAPPI North America, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 2023 WL 2947934)Case Decided
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2019-07-01Updated Sales and Use Tax Ruling on Computer Software and Information Services (SUT-19-001)In Effect
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2018-04-01Notice on Marketplace Sales and Remote Sellers (Act 13 of 2017)In Effect
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Credentials that matter

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
Certified Sales Tax Professional (STP)valued
Juris Doctor (JD)valued
Master of Business Administration (MBA)nice to have
Master of Taxation (MTax/MST)essential

Skills & tools

Sales Tax Nexus AnalysisTaxability Research for Goods & ServicesSales & Use Tax Audit DefenseTax Engine Configuration (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, Sovos)Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource, CCH Axcess)PA-3A/PA-3 Return PreparationStreamlined Sales Tax (SST) Principles (for multi-state implications)Data Analysis (Excel, SQL)Accounting Software Integration (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)

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Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania Indirect Tax encompasses the various transaction-based taxes levied by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the sale of goods and certain services, as well as the use of goods purchased outside the state. Professionals in this area ensure compliance, manage audits, and advise on the tax implications of business operations related to these taxes.
How does indirect tax work in Pennsylvania?: Pennsylvania imposes a 6% state sales tax on the retail sale of tangible personal property and certain enumerated services. An additional 1% local sales tax is applicable in Allegheny County, and a 2% local sales tax in Philadelphia. Businesses engaged in taxable sales must register with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and file sales tax returns (Form PA-3A/Form PA-3) either monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually, depending on their tax liability. Use tax is self-assessed on taxable purchases where sales tax was not paid.
What credentials matter for Pennsylvania Indirect Tax roles?: Employers most often look for: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Master of Taxation (MTax/MST), Juris Doctor (JD), Certified Sales Tax Professional (STP).
Which tools and systems appear in Pennsylvania Indirect Tax job specs?: Commonly cited: Sales Tax Nexus Analysis, Taxability Research for Goods & Services, Sales & Use Tax Audit Defense, Tax Engine Configuration (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, Sovos), Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource, CCH Axcess), PA-3A/PA-3 Return Preparation, Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) Principles (for multi-state implications), Data Analysis (Excel, SQL).
What do Pennsylvania Indirect Tax roles pay?: Across 11 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $69k–$263k.
Who's hiring for Pennsylvania Indirect Tax?: Live employer mix: Boutique / mid-tier 72%, In-house / industry 21%, Law firms 7%.
How many Pennsylvania Indirect Tax roles are live right now?: 30 live roles on taxjobs.ai.

Salary snapshot

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Tax Manager

Tax Associate

Tax Senior, Private Client Services

Tax Director, State & Local Tax

Tax Experienced Senior, Private Client Services

FY28 State and Local Tax Associate - Income Franchise

Tax Accountant I, Transactional Tax

Tax Director, State & Local Tax

Tax Manager, Private Client Services

Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services

Vice President, Tax Reporting & Compliance

Associate (State and Local Tax)

Tax Consultant (CPA)

Tax Manager - Private Client Services (PCS)

Tax Analyst-Audit and Appeals

Indirect Tax Analyst

Manager, Transfer Pricing