Review and lead state and local sales/use tax return compliance for multiple businesses, ensuring timely and accurate filing.
Plan and coordinate the filing of personal property tax returns for plant facilities and sales offices in assigned states.
Handle and oversee sales/use and property tax audits, working closely with division personnel and taxing authorities to achieve lowest tax liability permissible.
Provide legal research, consultation, and opinions regarding sales/use and property tax issues to the operating business units.
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
Act as Tax Department Liaison to outside consultants engaged to identify savings opportunities in the sales/use and property tax areas.
Provide direction and support to the tax team in transforming data and automating processes related to the sales/use and property tax compliance.
Assist in due diligence of prospective acquisition targets or divestitures.
Prepare and provide sales tax training presentations for operating personnel.
Serve as a lead for coordinating system testing related to Oracle and Vertex patches, enhancements, and upgrades.
Provide leadership and career guidance for the development and motivation of staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
6-8 years’ experience in the state and local tax department of a multi-state company or a major accounting firm
Masters Degree in Tax (preferred)
CPA or CMI (preferred)

Benefits

Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave
Ongoing career development support

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

sales tax complianceproperty tax compliancetax auditslegal researchdata transformationprocess automationsystem testingOracleVertex

Soft Skills

leadershipconsultationcommunicationteam supporttraining presentation

Certifications

CPACMI