Sales & Use Tax Manager

SALES & USE TAX MANAGER (Permanent)
Our client, an international engineering company with a hub in WNY, is looking for a Sales & Use Tax Manager to join their growing team.  This role is new to the office in Buffalo and reports directly to the Director of Indirect Tax Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day tax accounting functions to ensure the company remains within compliance and avoids penalties
  


• Remain up to date with current tax laws and regulations across all states, specifically sales & use, to ensure compliance is maintained at all times
  


• Set up sales tax exemptions as necessary, ensuring the company is receiving the best possible tax breaks
  


• Conduct research into state nexus issues and the taxation of customer sales/vendor purchases; ensure registrations remain up to date
  


• Manage & develop a small team of 3 tax professionals, providing guidance and mentorship as needed
  


• Oversee the indirect tax filings across all 50 states for a dynamic portfolio that includes rentals/leases, sales, etc.
  


• Manage annual tax audits as required, providing detailed & accurate information
  


• Act as the liaison between internal and external business partners by providing answers to inquiries regarding tax matters
  


• Manage state correspondence efficiently and in a timely manner
  


• Collaborate with other departments as needed, such as accounting, treasury, and operations
  


• Regularly audit current processes to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
  


• Complete special projects in a timely manner
  


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time, direct hire
  


• Mon-Fri: 45-50 hours per week
  


• Hybrid, 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH
  


• $95,000 - $115,000 annually depending on experience; annual bonus up to 7.5%
  


• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, pension plan, 3 weeks’ vacation + 7 days PTO + paid holidays
  


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
  


• 7+ years’ experience in Sales & Use Tax Accounting, preferably in manufacturing/industrial
  


• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, Excel, Vertex
  


• Strong organizational and time management skills
  


• Strong attention to detail
  


• Self-motivated
  


• Relocation not available 
  


• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  


• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters