Accounting Manager

Clark Pacific; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Medical FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Whole Life Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

Clark Pacific is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the company’s multi-state sales and use tax function, ensuring compliance while minimizing risk. This role serves as the internal expert on indirect taxes, partnering across Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Estimating, Manufacturing and Project Management in a hybrid manufacturing and construction business.

The position directs the accounting department, delivering timely financial statements and accurate reporting with a hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, or a related field.
• 5+ years of multi-state sales and use tax experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• CPA and/or CMI designation preferred; strong knowledge of contractor, manufacturer, and retailer tax rules.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end sales and use tax function across multiple states.
• Ensure timely filing of multi-state tax returns and maintain exemption certificates and registrations.
• Develop and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Identify process improvements, automate workflows, and enhance tax reporting.

Skills

Sales & Use Tax

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field

CPA

CMI designation

Tools

Avalara

Vertex

ERP systems

Job description

About Clark Pacific

Clark Pacific is a leading design-build partner specializing in prefabricated building systems for some of the most complex and innovative construction projects across the Western United States. For more than 60 years, we have combined engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and construction innovation to deliver high-quality solutions for healthcare, education, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Our team is driven by collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to building better communities.

General Summary

The Accounting Manager responsible for leading the company's multi-state sales and use tax function, ensuring compliance while minimizing tax risk and maximizing available exemptions. This role serves as the company's internal subject matter expert on indirect tax matters, partnering with Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Estimating, Manufacturing, and Project Management to provide strategic tax guidance for a hybrid manufacturing and construction business oversees the accounting department functions and utilizes a hands‑on approach and focus to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and reporting. They will take an active role in not only completing tasks but also to appropriately allocate tasks evenly across the team.

Competitive Pay Range:

$100,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Tax Leadership & Compliance

• Lead and manage Clark Pacific's end-to-end sales and use tax function, including compliance, reporting, filings, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of multi-state sales and use tax returns.
• Maintain exemption certificates, business registrations, resale certificates, and tax engine configurations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls that support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and enhance indirect tax reporting.

Technical Research & Advisory

• Serve as the Company's primary subject matter expert on sales and use tax matters.
• Conduct complex multi-state tax research utilizing tax research platforms, statutes, regulations, rulings, and case law.
• Interpret and apply contractor, manufacturer, retailer, and fabrication tax rules to business operations.
• Provide tax guidance regarding contracts, procurement activities, manufacturing operations, and customer transactions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively communicate impacts to key stakeholders.

Construction & Manufacturing Tax

• Determine the proper tax treatment of furnish-only and furnish-and-install contracts.
• Apply state‑specific contractor, manufacturer, and retailer tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify and maximize available manufacturing exemptions, tax incentives, and other tax‑saving opportunities.
• Partner with estimating, procurement, and project teams to evaluate tax implications before project execution.

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead state and local sales and use tax audits from initiation through resolution.
• Research and defend tax positions using applicable statutes, regulations, rulings, and technical guidance.
• Manage audit responses, appeals, refund claims, and voluntary disclosure agreements.
• Proactively identify areas of tax exposure and implement strategies to mitigate risk.

Business Partnership & Leadership

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate tax implications related to contracts, projects, procurement decisions, and operational initiatives.
• Educate and train internal stakeholders on indirect tax requirements, risks, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Sales & Use Tax staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization
• Excellent organization, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and contract documents preferred
• Demonstrated leadership mindset and continuous improvement focus

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field required
• CPA and/or CMI designation preferred
• 5+ years of multi‑state sales and use tax experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of contractor, manufacturer, and retailer sales and use tax regulations
• Experience with ERP systems and tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex)
• Proven tax research, audit management, and advisory experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Core Values

• Determination: Meet challenges head on
• Innovation: Always look for better
• Well-Being: Seek the success, health, and happiness of all

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Kaiser and VSP options
• Medical FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary ancillary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401k matching: 100 percent of the first 3 percent, then 50 percent of the next 2 percent

*Benefits are subject to a waiting period.

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