Sales Tax Compliance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct comprehensive sales and use tax compliance for a diverse client base across various jurisdictions.

• Manage the cycles of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns, which includes preparation, review, filing, and payment.

• Assess sales tax returns, supporting documents, reconciliations, and workpapers.

• Coordinate requests for client data, follow up, validate information, prepare returns, file documents, process payments, and ensure proper documentation.

• Supervise filing timelines, deadlines, client accounts, registrations, and compliance obligations.

• Handle sales tax registrations as well as state and local account issues.

• Offer research and consulting support on sales tax, including nexus evaluations, taxability assessments, and taxability matrices.

• Recognize compliance challenges, risks, and opportunities, collaborating with SALT leadership to devise solutions.

• Create scalable processes, procedures, tools, and quality control standards for the sales tax compliance practice.

• Enhance compliance workflows utilizing technology, automation, and improved data management.

• Mentor, review, support, coach, and provide technical guidance to members of the sales tax compliance team.

• Juggle multiple client engagements, meet recurring deadlines, and prioritize competing demands while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in sales and use tax, including direct involvement in managing sales tax compliance processes.

• Proven experience in preparing and reviewing sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.

• In-depth knowledge of the sales tax compliance lifecycle, covering registrations, filing obligations, payments, notices, account upkeep, and documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to manage several clients, projects, and recurring filing deadlines concurrently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a keen eye for detail.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, capable of clarifying complex tax issues to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Proven ability to foster and sustain strong client relationships.

• Proficient technology skills, including expertise in Microsoft Excel and sales tax compliance software, tax engines, or similar technology platforms.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced setting.

• CPA, JD, CMI, or Enrolled Agent designation is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for training, mentoring, and professional development.

• A firmwide commitment to inclusion.

• Chances for client engagement, leadership roles, practice development, and long-term career advancement.

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.