Manager, US Sales Tax

Samuel, Son & Co., Limited•Woodridge, IL

About The Position

The position will identify areas and opportunities for tax recovery, conduct reverse audits; monitor and develop tax policies and procedures, including field-training company personnel on best practices; and act as a specialized subject matter expert for day-to-day transactions with regards to indirect tax impacts, including identification, development and implementation of best practices to reduce cash tax exposure and liability. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH Be a specialized subject matter expert for sales and use tax compliance matters. Facilitate communication between the business and the shared service center to implement and support best practices. Manage tax functionality between companies on different tax systems to coordinate cohesiveness in tax filings. Assure streamlined integration in a time of inconsistencies to further reduce audit issues. Assist with Tax GL account reconciliation and oversight. Mitigate risks & defend tax positions in 50+ jurisdictions for sales and use taxes. Manage, minimize, and respond timely to tax notices, implementing corrective action where needed. Train Samuel Sales, Purchasing, and Accounting personnel on relevant sales and use tax matters to assure the lowest taxes are achieved in advance, thus improving the cash position of the companies. Prepare, review, and monitor required updates and changes on Working Instructions that are used by the to prepare returns, business licensing, and annual reports, as needed. Work with consultants on tax refund projects. Oversee tax return preparation and compliance by the business units. Establish and maintain appropriately strong tax controls and policies. Other duties as needed or assigned. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Requirements

Bachelor/Undergraduate Degree
7 to 10 years of progressive sales and use tax experience including participation in shared service center oversight and advanced sales and use tax matters in a complex manufacturing/distribution business model.
CPA preferred
Experience with Avalara and Advanced Excel Skills required
D365 and IFS experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Master/Graduate Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Tax Accounting and/or Tax Law
D365 and IFS experience a plus

Responsibilities

Be a specialized subject matter expert for sales and use tax compliance matters.
Facilitate communication between the business and the shared service center to implement and support best practices.
Manage tax functionality between companies on different tax systems to coordinate cohesiveness in tax filings.
Assure streamlined integration in a time of inconsistencies to further reduce audit issues.
Assist with Tax GL account reconciliation and oversight.
Mitigate risks & defend tax positions in 50+ jurisdictions for sales and use taxes.
Manage, minimize, and respond timely to tax notices, implementing corrective action where needed.
Train Samuel Sales, Purchasing, and Accounting personnel on relevant sales and use tax matters to assure the lowest taxes are achieved in advance, thus improving the cash position of the companies.
Prepare, review, and monitor required updates and changes on Working Instructions that are used by the to prepare returns, business licensing, and annual reports, as needed.
Work with consultants on tax refund projects.
Oversee tax return preparation and compliance by the business units.
Establish and maintain appropriately strong tax controls and policies.
Other duties as needed or assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.