Indirect Tax Jobs in San Francisco

We're tracking 24 live indirect tax roles in San Francisco.

Salary snapshot

$73k–$310k
Median $193k

Based on 21 live roles with pay data.

Seniority spread

  • Manager
    8
  • Director/Head of Tax
    6
  • Senior/Assistant Manager
    2
  • Senior Manager
    2
  • Analyst
    1

Active opportunities

24 live · updated hourly
Baker Tilly logo

Tax Manager, Private Wealth

Baker Tilly•San Francisco, California, United States …$91k – $173k
Posted 30+ days ago
BDO Global logo

Tax Director, State & Local Tax

BDO Global•San Francisco, CA, United States …$100k – $263k
Posted 30+ days ago
Aprio logo

Tax Partner, Private Client Services

Aprio•San Francisco, California, United States$350k – $650kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
BDO Global logo

Tax Manager, Private Client Services

BDO Global•San Francisco, CA, United States …$90k – $155k
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

San Francisco Indirect Tax primarily covers compliance and advisory related to Sales & Use Tax levied by the State of California and local jurisdictions, including districts within San Francisco. Professionals in this area ensure accurate reporting, collection, and remittance of these taxes on the sale of goods and certain services.

California's statewide sales tax rate is 7.25%. San Francisco adds district sale taxes, bringing the combined rate to as high as 8.625% for most of the city. Businesses engaged in retail sales, lease of tangible personal property, and certain services are required to collect and remit sales tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Use tax applies to purchases where sales tax was not collected, often on out-of-state acquisitions.

What's driving demand

  • E-commerce Growth
  • Remote Workforce Considerations
  • Economic Nexus Expansion

Regulatory timeline

  • 2021-02-01California's Extended COVID-19 Sales Tax ReliefConcluded
    source
  • 2018-11-06Proposition C: Homelessness Services – Gross Receipts Tax IncreaseIn Effect
    source

Credentials that matter

  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
  • JD (Juris Doctor)valued

Skills & tools

Sales Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos)Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters)Data Analysis (Excel, SQL)Nexus DeterminationAudit DefenseTax Exemption Management

Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in San Francisco?
San Francisco Indirect Tax primarily covers compliance and advisory related to Sales & Use Tax levied by the State of California and local jurisdictions, including districts within San Francisco. Professionals in this area ensure accurate reporting, collection, and remittance of these taxes on the sale of goods and certain services.
How does indirect tax work in San Francisco?
California's statewide sales tax rate is 7.25%. San Francisco adds district sale taxes, bringing the combined rate to as high as 8.625% for most of the city. Businesses engaged in retail sales, lease of tangible personal property, and certain services are required to collect and remit sales tax to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Use tax applies to purchases where sales tax was not collected, often on out-of-state acquisitions.
What credentials matter for San Francisco Indirect Tax roles?
Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), JD (Juris Doctor).
Which tools and systems appear in San Francisco Indirect Tax job specs?
Commonly cited: Sales Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, Sovos), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters), Data Analysis (Excel, SQL), Nexus Determination, Audit Defense, Tax Exemption Management.
What do San Francisco Indirect Tax roles pay?
Across 21 live roles carrying pay data, salaries span $73k–$310k.
Who's hiring for San Francisco Indirect Tax?
Live employer mix: In-house / industry 75%, Boutique / mid-tier 25%.
How many San Francisco Indirect Tax roles are live right now?
24 live roles on taxjobs.ai.