Manager, Sales and Use Tax

Kroll • Austin, TX

5h

About The Position

Kroll is seeking a Manager, Sales and Use Tax level to work with our indirect tax team on sales and use tax and business licenses outsourcing and a variety of state and local tax projects. The primary role encompasses business license preparation, research and analysis, including preparation of written memoranda and other analysis, as well as assisting with managing large scale tax projects. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and organized and able to work effectively as part of a larger team or individually, have a collaborative and collegial professional demeanor and possess a strong desire to learn and a natural intellectual curiosity.

Requirements

• Five plus years’ experience with demonstrated progression of responsibilities in a combination of Tax and/or Information Technology roles, preferably within a corporate tax environment or a combination of experience within a corporate tax environment and a public accounting or consulting firm.
• An understanding and working knowledge of client’s business and tax systems including Microsoft Excel, Word and Tax Software such as Vertex and/or AvaTax.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data from ERP systems to reconcile to trial balances and sales and use tax returns.
• Ability to draft filings, such as refund claims, petitions for redetermination, and various other administrative replies.
• Good organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMI preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day aspects of business license compliance projects
• Collaborate with and coordinate team members to assist with management of projects
• Train and develop junior staff
• Oversee documentation retrieval and organization to support business license projects
• Identify potential tax saving opportunities
• Participate in presentation of data analysis and taxability research
• Stay current on licensing requirements for state and local jurisdictions

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager