Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax

The role

The Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax will manage sales and use tax compliance, assist with indirect tax controversy and audit matters, and handle tax planning and optimization. This role involves coordinating with external providers for tax returns and managing general ledger reconciliations.

What you will do

• Gather and manipulate data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax and VAT returns across all U.S. states and Canada
• Manage monthly and year-end general ledger account reconciliation
• Stay informed with new products and business growth initiatives to provide guidance and ensure compliance and audit defense
• Resolve tax notices and similar matters
• Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters
• Assist with invoice sales tax reviews and use tax accrual reviews
• Assist in validating data and proper calculation and collection of sales tax in all states in Vertex and Avalara
• Work with vendors and internal purchasing teams on sales & use tax matters
• Document indirect tax positions, issues, and resolutions
• Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, tax or finance
• 10+ years experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a large multinational company
• Experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (i.e. RIA Checkpoint)
• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as necessary

Nice to have

• Experience with end-to-end sales and use tax compliance
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Experience working across multiple states
• Experience working with sales and use tax software (Vertex)
• Familiarity with SQL
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a high paced, ever-changing environment
• Familiarity with indirect taxes related to multiple industries (manufacturing, telecom, retail)

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

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