A multi-billion dollar global manufacturer of high-performance materials with local operations in the Wayne, PA area is looking for a Senior Sales Tax Specialist. This person will become part of the team responsible for the sales and use tax compliance audit and planning area for all states and local jurisdictions in which the company conducts business (approximately 44 states & Canada). Compiles data and directs the preparation of returns. Conducts or leads audit documentation support for sales & use tax audits. Responsible for resolving any technical and procedural issues encountered by the business units, including research and application of state sales/use tax provisions to complex transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Compile data and prepare state and local sales and use tax returns, as well as draft and initiate the filing of refund claims.
- Gather, analyze and present supporting documentation for sales and use tax audits, and negotiate with state auditors to resolve issues in a manner which creates the minimum possible liability with regard to tax, interest and penalties.
- Provide general sales and use tax research and advisory services, including resolving various sales/use tax issues and questions for the Construction Products sector, as well as customers and vendors in an effort to maintain positive relations.
- Lead and / or conduct reverse sales & use tax audits. Manage relationship with 3rd party consultants.
- Oversee and maintain the Vertex sales & use tax system and procedures, including: working with IS personnel to develop and refine sales tax
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred
- 3- 8 years in sales and use tax compliance, audits or related work
- Experience with Vertex Sales & Use Tax software is a strong plus
- Extensive experience with sales tax audit is required; also large multi-state audit and planning is required
- Any experience with reverse audits is a strong plus
Local candidates preferred; candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Location: Wayne