Manager Indirect Tax

Job Title: Manager Indirect Tax

Location: Houston TX - (Remote - Need to come to office, couple of times in a month)

Description:

• This position will report to the Indirect Senior Tax Manager and will focus on North American (Canada) transaction taxes (sales, use and GST), research, planning and audits. The position will require interaction with corporate accounting, business and operations, and IT groups within the Company. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills, motivation and confidence to independently address and resolve issues. Other duties include:
• Oversee and execute the monthly indirect tax compliance cycle.
• Compile and prepare multi state U.S. and Canadian sales data for submission to third party tax preparers.
• Administer and maintain customer exemption certificates to ensure accuracy and compliance using exemption certificate technology.
• Research complex tax issues and provide clear, timely responses to inquiries from various business units.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to collect documentation required for tax audits and reverse audits.
• Support the implementation, testing, and maintenance of tax technology systems and upgrades.
• Assist with property tax filings, business license renewals, and related regulatory registrations.
• Review and resolve tax notices by conducting analysis, gathering data, and drafting responses.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform account reconciliations for tax related accounts.
• Develop and enhance compliance process documentation, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Participate in special initiatives such as M&A due diligence, voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), and strategic tax planning projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years corporate indirect tax experience with a multinational company or similar experience with Big 4 or a national tax firm
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication, analytical, and research skills
• Detail oriented and able to work in a highly deadline driven environment
• Ability to transfer the application of tax theory to business situations and transactions
• Knowledge of VAT/GST, Alteryx, Vertex, and/or Oracle a plus