What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager State & Local Tax position at Oraapps Inc?
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Work Arrangement: Full-Time- Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT) to provide technical leadership in sales and use tax compliance, tax research, and transaction advisory support.
This role requires a strong background in Sales & Use Tax, indirect tax compliance, M&A tax due diligence, and multi-state tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have public accounting or consulting experience and the ability to manage complex client engagements while providing strategic tax guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Use Tax Advisory
- Provide technical guidance and consulting support on Sales & Use Tax matters.
- Research complex state and local tax issues and prepare technical memorandums and reports.
- Analyze multi-state sales tax requirements and compliance obligations.
- Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation.
M&A Tax Support
- Support mergers and acquisitions through tax due diligence and transaction structuring.
- Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities during acquisition reviews.
- Assist clients with post-transaction tax compliance requirements.
Compliance & Tax Reporting
- Review Sales & Use Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and tax registrations.
- Respond to state tax notices and inquiries.
- Represent clients in communications with state and local tax authorities.
Technology & Process Management
- Utilize tax technology platforms such as:
- Avalara
- Vertex
- TaxJar
- Similar indirect tax software solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and compliance workflows.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 6 years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience.
- Strong expertise in:
- Sales & Use Tax
- Indirect tax compliance
- Multi-state tax regulations
- Tax research and analysis
- Required professional designation:
- CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage client relationships and complex tax engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public accounting or tax consulting experience.
- Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence.
- Experience working with sales tax automation platforms.
- Strong client advisory and project management skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- SALT professional with deep Sales & Use Tax expertise.
- Experienced advisor comfortable working directly with clients.
- Strong technical researcher with the ability to interpret changing tax regulations.
- Able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Salary : $130,000 - $200,000