Sales and Use Tax Specialist

Responsabilities:

• Preparation and filing of US sales and use tax returns, Canadian GST returns, NJ Spill Tax returns, and other ad-hoc transaction tax returns.
• Analyzing and reconciling US and Canadian transaction tax accounts.
• Assisting in reverse use tax review and audits in various states.
• Maintaining customer exemption certificates in Vertex O-Series.
• Managing state-driven tax matrices in Vertex O-Series.
• Responding to taxability questions from plant personnel, customer service, and purchasing as needed.
• Conducting tax research and formulating independent opinions to provide tax determinations, issue vendor exemption certificates, prepare quarterly legislative updates, and defend audit positions.
• Managing and/or assisting with sales and use tax audits in various state and local jurisdictions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in sales and use tax compliance in a multi-state environment.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Experience with SAP, Vertex O-Series, and Vertex Returns preferred.
• Performance objectives:
• Ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to identify, understand, and communicate issues, including developing process solutions.
• Added value for the candidate:
• Potential opportunity to independently manage the sales and use tax function.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.