Tax Manager, Indirect Jobs

The Indirect Tax Manager position will be responsible for managing the monthly sales & use tax compliance process and ensuring that the general ledger properly reflects the tax balances for the Indirect Tax accounts. The Manager will work directly with the Indirect Tax staff to ensure that all tasks related to the monthly compliance process are assigned and properly completed. The Manager will leverage the Tax Senior staff to ensure the proper distribution of assignments and ensure cross training of all recurring tasks. The Manager will ensure that all process documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks are fully documented and updated for any changes. The Manager will oversee the third-party compliance vendor engagement and ensure that all tax fundings and tax data transfers are completed within the agreed upon monthly deadlines. The Manager will review the monthly compliance reporting provided by the compliance partner to ensure that all tax filing obligations are properly reported. The Manager will complete the major account reconciliations and review and approve all other Indirect Tax reconciliations and work with the staff to ensure that any reconciling items are resolved within the following month. The Manager will work with the IT Tax Automation team to look for areas of process improvement and opportunities for automation. The Manager will also work with the Senior Manager on special projects focusing on audit risk reduction and management reporting. Also work with the Sales Tax Systems team to help ensure the accuracy of tax calculations and the proper jurisdictional reporting of those taxes. The Manager will assist with the annual planning and budget process for business licenses, gross receipts tax, and various sales tax income areas (vendors compensation, bad debt recovery, etc.).

• 80% Tax Planning, Accounting, Research, Compliance, and Audit Defense as needed to meet the goals of the Department. May serve as principal contact on one or more projects with governmental officials, outside counsel, and business partners. May lead special studies to determine tax implications of company operations. May be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely filing of tax returns, and for the accurate statement of accounting reserves, including FAS 109 and FIN 48 where applicable. May serve as laison between SSC and subsidiarily businesses in the US and internationally.
• 10% Coaching and mentoring of associates in the department
• 10% Participation on cross-functional teams as a subject-matter expert

• Reports to Senior Manager or Director
• Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required. This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

• CPA required
• 7+ years' experience preferred
• Experience with SAP (S4), Accounting for Office (AO), and Alteryx preferred
• Experience with sales & use tax software (Sovos, Vertex, Sabrix, etc..)
• Experience in tax compliance, audit, tax research, and accounting.
• Sales & Use CMI certification preferred
• Excellent computer skills with extensive knowledge of Excel

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• No additional education

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• No additional years of experience

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• Coaching, counseling, and people management skills
• Proven analytical and problem resolution skills
• Ability to work with teams in diverse functional areas
• Technical expertise in tax.