Tax Analyst Jobs in Missouri
Tax Analyst jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, where large corporate headquarters, regional financial institutions, and state government agencies drive consistent hiring at every level from entry-level staff to senior tax manager. Major employers with a lasting presence in Missouri, including Edward Jones, Centene Corporation, and H&R Block, maintain active tax and finance teams that regularly bring on analysts. The most in-demand specialties are corporate income tax compliance, state and local tax, and tax provision and reporting under ASC 740. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join Emerson's global tax team as a Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Taxes, and make an impact across a complex, multi-state business environment! In this role, you will drive sales and use tax compliance, support audit defense efforts, provide guidance on complex tax matters, and identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve processes. You'll partner with teams across finance, operations, and IT to enhance tax technology, support automation initiatives, and help deliver efficient, compliant tax operations.
- Prepare and review state and local sales/use tax returns for multiple operating business units, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
- Assist in coordination and management of sales/use tax audits and work closely with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve lowest tax liability permissible.
- Prepare and file personal property tax returns for major plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states
- Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales/use tax issues to the operating divisions.
- Provide guidance to operations, accounts payable and other cross functional teams to ensure proper taxability on purchases and adherence to sales and use tax laws.
- Work with IT and tax team to transform data and automate processes related to the sales and use tax compliance.
- Serve as the focal point for coordinating system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
- Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
- Other miscellaneous sale and use tax responsibilities include, but not limited to, maintaining Vertex taxability matrix, responding to sales tax notices and customer requests for sales tax refunds.
- Bachelor of Science/Arts in Accounting, Finance or Business required
- Minimum 3 years with public accounting and/or large corporation with multi-divisional, multi-state and multi-national structure
- CPA or CMI preferred
- Knowledge of Vertex is a plus
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
Join Emerson's global tax team as a Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Taxes, and make an impact across a complex, multi-state business environment! In this role, you will drive sales and use tax compliance, support audit defense efforts, provide guidance on complex tax matters, and identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve processes. You'll partner with teams across finance, operations, and IT to enhance tax technology, support automation initiatives, and help deliver efficient, compliant tax operations.
- Prepare and review state and local sales/use tax returns for multiple operating business units, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
- Assist in coordination and management of sales/use tax audits and work closely with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve lowest tax liability permissible.
- Prepare and file personal property tax returns for major plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states
- Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales/use tax issues to the operating divisions.
- Provide guidance to operations, accounts payable and other cross functional teams to ensure proper taxability on purchases and adherence to sales and use tax laws.
- Work with IT and tax team to transform data and automate processes related to the sales and use tax compliance.
- Serve as the focal point for coordinating system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
- Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
- Other miscellaneous sale and use tax responsibilities include, but not limited to, maintaining Vertex taxability matrix, responding to sales tax notices and customer requests for sales tax refunds.
- Bachelor of Science/Arts in Accounting, Finance or Business required
- Minimum 3 years with public accounting and/or large corporation with multi-divisional, multi-state and multi-national structure
- CPA or CMI preferred
- Knowledge of Vertex is a plus
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.
#LI-TF3
#LI-In-Office
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
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Tax Analyst Job Market in Missouri
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax analyst jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- CPA license or active CPA exam candidacy strongly preferred by Missouri employers
- Proficiency in tax software such as OneSource, CorpTax, or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of federal and Missouri state corporate income tax rules
- One to three years of experience in corporate tax compliance or public accounting
- Strong Excel skills and ability to support quarterly tax provision calculations
Tax Analyst Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax analyst in Missouri?
Most tax analyst roles in Missouri require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance as the baseline credential. While no separate state license is required purely to work as a tax analyst, the CPA designation issued through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy is the credential Missouri employers most consistently reward with advancement and higher responsibility. Candidates who pass the Uniform CPA Exam and meet Missouri's education and experience requirements stand out significantly in the hiring process.
Which companies hire tax analysts in Missouri?
Missouri tax analyst roles are posted by H&R Block, RGA, and Emerson and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional financial services firms, and large healthcare and insurance organizations means openings appear consistently across both corporate and industry settings.
Which Missouri cities have the most tax analyst jobs?
Missouri, Joplin, and St. Louis account for the largest share of tax analyst openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of its high density of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, Kansas City follows with strong representation from insurance, healthcare, and professional services employers, and Jefferson City sees steady demand tied to state government agencies and associated contractors.
Are there remote tax analyst jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax analysis is a desk-based, document-intensive role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of tax analyst openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted away from on-site requirements. Compliance work and tax provision roles in particular are frequently offered with flexible location arrangements.
How can I get hired as a tax analyst in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an accounting or finance degree paired with an internship or associate-level role in tax compliance, often at a public accounting firm or a corporate tax department. Missouri employers such as large St. Louis-area corporations and regional CPA firms regularly hire entry-level tax associates and staff accountants who rotate into tax functions. Moving laterally from accounts payable, payroll, or bookkeeping roles is also a recognized pathway. Sitting for the CPA exam gives candidates without experience a concrete credential that signals commitment and accelerates hiring.
Where can I find and apply to tax analyst jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to tax analyst jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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