Description

Job Summary:

The Tax Manager reports directly to the Controller. He/she is responsible for performing accounting functions to support the accounting department including sales tax payable, Corporate tax, accounts payable, and month end reconciliations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting functions to support Controller, CFO, and the accounting department
• Prepares monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and accrual journal entries for Sales Tax payable accounts
• Review or assist with review of corporate tax returns prepared by outside CPA firm
• Oversee Avalara’s preparation of monthly sales and use tax filings and CSC’s preparation of Secretary of State filings
• Perform research as required to ensure accuracy of tax filings
• Manage and maintain Avalara database of sales tax exemption certificates
• Collaborate with accounting team, sales reps, customer service, and customers regarding sales tax exemption certificates and compliance
• Ensure compliance with all state business sales tax, business license, and secretary of state requirements
• Communicate with states in a timely manner regarding any notices received
• Perform sales tax back filings, as needed
• Perform annual review of vendors and prepare all 1099 forms
• Assists any other departments and performs any other duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibility.

Competencies:

• Ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Excellent attitude towards manager/supervisor, employees, customers
• Ability to perform work in a quality manner
• Ability to follow verbal, written and oral instructions.
• High level of organization.
• High level of research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 – 5 Years working in accounting or similar field
• Bachelor’s degree in business preferable in Accounting and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Avalara is preferred
• Must understand General Ledger and Journal Entries
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables & excel formulas)