Sales and Use Tax Manager

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Allied Universal® is hiring a Sales and Use Tax Manager. The Sales and Use Tax Manager oversees the Company's North America indirect tax compliance, including filing, reporting, and audit management across multiple jurisdictions. The Tax Manager ensures accuracy in tax calculations, research tax law changes, and implements process improvements. This role involves managing audit defense, providing strategic tax advice, and mentoring staff. The position will also include general ledger support, treasury support and coordination with outside consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the multi-state sales and use and other indirect tax return process including filing of tax returns via 3rd party reporting systems, issuance of payments, registrations and responding to tax notices
• Coordinate and review the data collection and return processing of property taxes via third-party reporting system, including the issuance of payments, tracking of movement of personal property, and coordination with assessors
• Maintain exemption certificates and documentation for tax positions. Communicate with clients and internal operations teams the acceptance of the certificates
• Collaborate with internal teams to address tax-related issues and provide guidance on tax compliance matters
• Participate in sales and use tax and property tax audits, gather documentation, and negotiate with tax authorities
• Stay current with evolving state and local tax laws (SALT), conducting research to determine taxability and nexus
• Provide advice on tax planning opportunities to minimize tax liability and support business initiatives
• Assess tax implications surrounding pending mergers and acquisitions and participate in integration activities
• Reconcile and report quarterly sales and use and property tax accounts and review monthly tax journals

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• Must possess one of the following:
• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, or Economics
• Associate's degree in business, Accounting, or Economics with five (5) years in a corporate environment or accounting services, preparing tax returns and reports
• High School Diploma or equivalent with seven (7) years in a corporate environment or accounting services, preparing tax returns and reports
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience with sales and use tax and property tax compliance in multiple states
• In-depth knowledge of state and local sales and tax regulations and property tax processes
• Proficiency with tax software systems, with preference given to candidates familiar with Avalara and Vertex
• Solid understanding of accounts payable, treasury payment systems and basic accounting and tax processes
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Strong communication with multiple groups, including government officials, vendors, and outside consultants
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, macros), and Explorer Internet software
• Self-starter who can organize, prioritize, and manage urgent and competing deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding work environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CMI IPT Sales Tax School
• Master's degree in taxation
• Experience with VAT or GST tax reporting
• Advanced large data wrangling skills using any of the following tools: Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI SQL, etc.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Base salary: $100,000-$110,000, 10% annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

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