Sales Tax Manager

Visual Edge IT•North Canton, OH

2d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Tax Manager oversees Visual Edge IT’s sales and use tax compliance function across multiple jurisdictions and serves as the primary internal subject matter expert for sales and use tax matters. The role partners with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, identify process improvements, and reduce risk. It involves a high degree of independent judgment in managing compliance activities and resolving tax-related issues. The position manages the multi-state sales and use tax compliance program, including filings, reconciliations, notices, registrations, audits, and related compliance obligations. It monitors regulatory changes, maintains relationships with tax service providers and professional advisors, improves compliance processes and controls, and supports internal reviews, special projects, reporting, and management decisions. The position is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or hybrid work environment, with occasional travel potentially required for training, audits, or business meetings.

Requirements

At least five years of progressive sales and use tax experience, including managing multi-state sales tax compliance activities.
Experience managing tax notices, sales tax registrations, business licenses, and sales tax audits.
Ability to analyze complex tax issues, interpret regulatory requirements, and implement compliant solutions.
Experience with Avalara AvaTax and Avalara returns.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, business administration, or a related field.
Effective communication with employees, customers, regulatory agencies, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

Relevant tax or accounting certification.
Experience in a managed services provider (MSP), print/imaging, technology services, or related industry.
Experience supporting tax process improvement initiatives, system implementations, or automation projects.
Experience working with external tax advisors, auditors, and compliance service providers.
Advanced Excel reporting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the organization’s multi-state sales and use tax compliance program, ensuring accurate and timely filing of returns and related tax obligations.
Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of sales and use tax filings.
Reconcile sales tax accounts and related records to support accurate financial reporting and tax compliance.
Manage tax notices, inquiries, and correspondence from taxing authorities, including researching issues, coordinating responses, and implementing corrective actions.
Administer tax registrations, resale certificates, business licenses, annual reports, personal property tax, and other required compliance filings.
Coordinate and manage sales tax audits, including preparing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and remediating findings.
Monitor changes in sales and use tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; evaluate potential business impacts and recommend appropriate actions.
Maintain relationships with external tax service providers, regulatory agencies, and professional advisors to support compliance objectives.
Develop, maintain, and improve tax compliance processes, controls, and documentation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and risk management.
Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and special projects related to tax and regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports, analyses, and other documentation to support management decision-making and compliance activities.
Perform other tasks and projects as requested by the VP, Finance Operations/Corporate Controller.