Indirect Tax Lead

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The Thurmont Plant was opened in 1950. We are one of the biggest employers in the area with opportunities in various printing jobs and various working shifts. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

This role focuses on Tax Planning and Audits with an emphasis on U.S. state and local indirect taxes, property taxes and business license taxes. It will oversee and manage tax audits, develop tax strategies aligned with business operations and regulatory requirements, stay up to date on tax laws affecting the business, advise on tax software installations, prepare and review tax returns, and provide technical guidance to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee tax compliance procedures for sales and use tax filings and or property tax filings for divisions and/or locations to ensure proper accrual, collection, and remittance of all taxes.
• Regularly review applicable court decisions, existing law, and regulations which may influence audi
• Lead statistical analysis and reporting on large tax-related datasets to identify patterns and assess compliance risk.
• Analyze financial data to identify potential tax risks and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations and solutions and drive them through to completion.
• Oversee monthly tax compliance calendar to ensure tax filing deadlines are met timely.
• Conduct quality checks on audit methodologies and ensure compliance with internal and external rules and procedures.
• Lead tax software user acceptance testing and training to ensure tax compliance processing and reporting is successful.
• Review and analyze the sales and use tax implications of IT projects affecting customer invoicing, purchasing, fixed assets, and cross border intercompany trade.
• Prepare and review U.S. state and local sales and use tax returns, gross receipts, property, and business licenses for all 50 States, including District of Columbia and all 10 Canadian provincial taxes including GST and HST.
• Determine the resolution of sales/use and property tax notices and inquiries from the tax authorities.
• Verify the accuracy of the general ledger sales tax and property tax accrual accounts, as well as the monthly divisional data, including tax accrued on accounts payable and fixed assets while also considering tax exempt purchases/sales.
• Oversee complex tax requirements on customers and provide direction to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with the Indirect Tax team’s adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley procedures.

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is required
• Graduate Degree -Master's Degree in taxation or J.D. is preferred
• 7+ years of relevant work experience is required
• Experience with sales tax compliance software and general ledger packages
• Able to apply work experience and knowledge when analyzing complex problems
• Must be able to consistently identify critical elements, variables, and alternatives to develop solutions
• Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions
• Requires excellent communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand
• CPA preferred

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 
• At least 2 years in product operations, data entry, or another similar support role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and communicate insights.
• Clear communication skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and presenting insights.
• Problem-solving skills for straightforward situations using judgment and established guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

RRD's current salary range for this role is $80,700 to $129,200 / year. The salary range may be adjusted

based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the

future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and

compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency,

performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation

package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit

offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with

company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental

leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans