Manager - Sales and Use Tax

ONEOK•Tulsa, OK

21h•$123,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Oversees multi‑jurisdictional sales and use tax compliance while ensuring accurate filings, supporting audits, leading exemption management and improving processes through strong collaboration and automation Responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role ensures accurate and timely filing of returns, supports audits, manages exemption certificate administration, and drives process improvements and automation initiatives The position partners closely with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and taxing authorities to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and improve efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field, with relevant professional experience including the following:
Extensive experience with corporate sales and use tax policies, procedures, and internal controls
Experience managing multi-state sales and use tax compliance
Strong working knowledge of state and local sales and use tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements
Experience managing and/or supporting sales and use tax audits
Experience managing, coaching, or serving as a team lead for tax professionals
Experience researching, interpreting, and applying governmental regulations, professional publications, and tax authority correspondence
Experience in the use and function of office equipment including microcomputers and applicable software
Experience with tax engines and ERP systems
Solid understanding of corporate organizational structures and financial reporting processes
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to advise, influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively across functions.
Experience developing tax analyses, conducting meetings, and delivering presentations to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Ability to apply calculations/formulas used to prepare tax account reconciliations, accruals and payments
Ability to supervise, lead, and/or delegate work assignments.
Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
Ability to communicate and/or exchange verbal and written information or instructions; conduct oral presentations

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor and develop staff supporting sales and use tax compliance
Manage and oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of sales and use tax returns across state and local jurisdictions
Ensure accurate tax calculation, reporting, and remittance in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Oversee use tax accrual processes and tax account reconciliation
Manage exemption certificate collection, validation, and maintenance processes
Monitor tax law changes and assess compliance impacts
Provide direction and/or information related to sales and use tax compliance and its procedures that affect sales and use tax audit outcomes
Assist with audit responses, data requests, and documentation
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Collaborate with sales and use tax team and cross‑functional departments to enhance tax compliance and those business processes outside the Tax function
Assist in the resolution of assessments, refunds, and disputes with taxing authorities
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, controls, and documentation
Support special projects, integrations, and strategic tax initiatives as needed