Indirect Tax Manager

ATCO STRUCTURES is a modular construction company and has been the industry leader in modular products for over 75 years. We provide best-in-class products and services with flexible solutions and performance excellence, providing our customers with building alternatives for shelter and building solutions.

ATCO STRUCTURES AND LOGISTICS (USA) INC. (“ASL-USA”) is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager for our Corporate Office in Spring. Under the direction of the Controller, the Indirect Tax Manager will perform indirect state and local tax functions, including compliance, process improvement, research, and audit support related to the company's state sales, use, property tax, local excise tax, and business license registration and renewal. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reconciles sales tax returns to underlying return details, general ledgers, and systems of original entry
• Follows the Tax Compliance Calendar to ensure all State and Local jurisdictional special returns are filed promptly
• Develops in-depth functional knowledge of the company and industry to identify sales and use tax issues and provides value-add recommendations
• Handles sales and use tax audits, preparation of responses to taxing authorities, and addresses any audit findings in a timely fashion
• Researches indirect tax requirements for new locations or acquisitions while coordinating with relevant departments to ensure compliance
• Stays up-to-date with tax laws to ensure compliance and provide strategic guidance to senior management
• Assists with the implementation of sales and use tax software
• Manages property tax compliance, rendition, and payment tax calendar, and develops strategies to minimize liabilities
• Maintains monthly property tax accrual schedule
• Responsible for the management of business license registration and renewal
• Works closely with other teams, including accounting and operations, to ensure that all tax-related matters are handled efficiently 
• Undertakes ad-hoc tasks and projects as required by senior management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years of experience in multi-state indirect tax compliance
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and desire to continuously look for process improvements
• Strong oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work independently
• Oracle Cloud & SmartView Reporting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills
• 3 to 5 plus years of experience in broad range of state and local, property tax, annual reporting, and other non-income tax processes and tools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally, the position is sedentary and will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to type; provide verbal communication
• Ability to speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent ability to reach with arms, grasp with hands and arms
• Position may require occasional need to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is conducted primarily indoors in a controlled office environment; noise level is usually low

At ATCO, we believe in strengthening the communities where we work & live. Through our EPIC program, our employees are given the opportunity to get involved in their community through fundraising events, employee pledges and employee volunteer hours supporting charitable organizations of their choice.

ATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. ATCO is a drug-free workplace and participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.