Indirect Tax Manager - Sales/Use Tax

Hajoca Corporation•Whitemarsh Township, PA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Hajoca Corporation is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager - Sales/Use Tax to join their National Support Center (NSC) team in Lafayette Hill, PA. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office. The ideal candidate is a leader with experience in sales/use tax accounting, enjoys staying updated on tax laws, and is organized, meticulous, and analytical. The role involves handling complex tax matters, overseeing audits, ensuring compliance, preparing and filing tax returns, resolving discrepancies, managing audits as the main point of contact, and providing customer service to internal Profit Centers. Responsibilities also include reviewing general ledger reconciliations, developing training materials, researching tax inquiries, collaborating with external firms, assisting with tax planning and strategy, overseeing sales tax refund processes, identifying process improvements, managing use tax accruals, and leading a team of sales/use tax professionals. The role also includes setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and completing assigned safety and compliance training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
5 or more years of tax experience, a combination of public and industry experience is preferred.
1 or more years of leadership experience.
Strong tax and accounting skills.
Strong analytical and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong listening skills, drive, and work ethic.
Extremely well organized and detail-oriented to ensure deadlines are met.
Willing to be hands-on to get things done.
Able to effectively interact with senior executives, external advisors, and other outside parties.
Extremely strong sense of teamwork and the ability to work well with teammates at all levels of the organization.
Willing to make presentations and ability to educate others on complex tax issues.
Adaptable in a frequently changing, fast-paced environment.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
Able to add value to the organization beyond the tax arena.
Comfortable in digging into details but understands the “big picture.”

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMI designation and/or advanced degree in taxation highly desirable.
Wholesale distribution experience preferred.
Experience promoting a productive and positive team environment, and coaching staff to do their best work.
Possess leadership qualities and be viewed as a leader.
Familiarity with SQL statement structure a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Handle complex tax matters including overseeing tax audits and ensuring compliance with state and federal tax regulations.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and external tax authorities, provide strategic tax planning, and support the organization in sales/use tax-related matters.
Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of state and local tax sales/use tax returns.
Identify, investigate, and resolve tax discrepancies and issues in tax reports from taxing authorities.
Manage tax audits, serving as the main point of contact with taxing authorities and lead negotiating resolutions.
Ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax legislation.
Provide outstanding customer service to our Profit Centers by addressing tax questions from the field in a timely manner.
Review monthly general ledger account reconciliations and related journal entries for tax accruals and payments.
Develop and maintain tax-related training materials and documentation for internal teams.
Research and respond to tax-related inquiries from internal departments and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with external third-party firms on tax items and issues.
Assist management with tax planning, strategy, and risk mitigation to minimize tax liabilities.
Oversee the sales tax refund review process, identify potential refund within the company, and work with 3rd party providers to obtain refund.
Assist in identification of process improvements to enhance and optimize tax functions and operations.
Oversee use tax accruals and timely payment for sales tax discount recognition.
Manage recruit, hire, develop and train a team of one or more sales/use tax professionals.
Set clear performance expectations and goals for the sales/use team and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback.
Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.