Manager, Sales Tax Compliance

Aprio • Austin, TX

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm with 40 U.S. office locations and international presence, employing over 3,200 team members globally. The firm focuses on providing expertise, understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries. Aprio is seeking a Manager, Sales Tax Compliance to join its dynamic Specialty Tax team. This role involves leading client engagements related to sales and use tax compliance and advisory services within a public accounting environment. The Manager will combine technical expertise, client relationship management, and team leadership, bringing deep sales tax experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to mentor staff while delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced, remote-oriented firm setting.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in sales and use tax compliance
• Public accounting or tax advisory firm experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of multi-state sales and use tax issues
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability and ownership
• Data-conscious mindset with an interest in systems, process efficiency, and data integrity
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a growth mindset and adaptability to change
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote team environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales and use tax compliance lifecycle for multiple clients, including planning, preparation, review, and timely filing of state and local sales tax returns
• Oversee and review workpapers and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on sales tax matters, providing guidance and resolving complex issues
• Correspond with state and local tax authorities to respond to notices and resolve client inquiries
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and seniors, including delegation of work, review, and performance feedback
• Coordinate engagement timelines, manage workflow, and ensure deadlines are met across multiple projects
• Collaborate with firm leadership on process improvements, technology utilization, and best practices
• Maintain individual production responsibilities while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
• Working with an industry leader
• An awesome culture
• A great team
• Entrepreneurship
• Growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees