Manager, US Transaction Tax

Wabtec•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$91,100 - $129,800

About The Position

What do we want to know about you? BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret state and local tax laws and regulations. Experience with tax audits, including multi-jurisdictional audit management. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets. Proven experience implementing or managing indirect tax technology solutions. Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives. Strong prioritization, multitasking, problem-solving, and independent work capabilities. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills. Knowledge of Sabrix or other sales tax and accounts payable software is a plus. What will your typical day look like? Liaise with external service providers for sales, use, and miscellaneous tax compliance as well as tax projects such as system implementations, due diligence, and voluntary disclosures. Coordinate data gathering and feeds for monthly tax compliance and manage team in shared services center. Manage calculation of required accruals for sales and use taxes and account reconciliations. Monitor nexus footprint and assist with business registrations. Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions. Monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant tax law changes and legislative/regulatory developments. Collaborate with tax, IT, finance, and accounting teams on process improvements, automation initiatives, tax requirements, rate updates and ERP integrations. Train finance, operations, and other personnel on sales and use tax matters. Establish and maintain standardized processes and strong internal controls. Propose company policies for compliance and audit readiness. Manage exemption certificate storage, lifecycle, and application with a focus on audit readiness. Manage multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax audits, including interaction with auditors and scheduling. Support mergers & acquisitions and related tax system implementations.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret state and local tax laws and regulations.
Experience with tax audits, including multi-jurisdictional audit management.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
Proven experience implementing or managing indirect tax technology solutions.
Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives.
Strong prioritization, multitasking, problem-solving, and independent work capabilities.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Sabrix or other sales tax and accounts payable software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Liaise with external service providers for sales, use, and miscellaneous tax compliance as well as tax projects such as system implementations, due diligence, and voluntary disclosures.
Coordinate data gathering and feeds for monthly tax compliance and manage team in shared services center.
Manage calculation of required accruals for sales and use taxes and account reconciliations.
Monitor nexus footprint and assist with business registrations.
Conduct tax research and analysis to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant tax law changes and legislative/regulatory developments.
Collaborate with tax, IT, finance, and accounting teams on process improvements, automation initiatives, tax requirements, rate updates and ERP integrations.
Train finance, operations, and other personnel on sales and use tax matters.
Establish and maintain standardized processes and strong internal controls.
Propose company policies for compliance and audit readiness.
Manage exemption certificate storage, lifecycle, and application with a focus on audit readiness.
Manage multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax audits, including interaction with auditors and scheduling.
Support mergers & acquisitions and related tax system implementations.