Indirect Tax Manager

GEA Group; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Volunteer day

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

PTO 136 hours

Job summary

GEA Group in Maryland is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager for a hybrid role. You will manage all aspects of sales and use tax, personal property tax, and Canadian VAT for North American entities, oversee audits, and collaborate with NA Finance and Procurement.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting or tax with at least 3 years in indirect tax, strong analysis and reporting skills, and proficiency with SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance with indirect tax knowledge.
• 5+ years in accounting or tax, including at least 3 years in Indirect Taxation and sales & use tax audits.
• Ability to perform complex analyses and produce clear, action-oriented reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of sales & use, personal property, business licenses, and Canadian VAT for NA entities.
• Lead indirect tax audits: gather documents, research issues, and work with auditors on sampling.
• Prepare/review indirect tax returns and journal entries for accrued taxes and filings.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax laws and update tax positions accordingly.
• Prepare reconciliations and maintain balance in the general ledger for tax accounts.
• Provide tax expertise to cross-functional teams and advise on major transactions.
• Support Vertex implementation for entities, including tax matrix and exemptions.
• Establish relationships within NA Finance, Sales Admin, and Procurement.

Skills

Indirect tax knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indirect Tax Manager - Hybrid in Maryland

Finance (incl. Tax, Treasury, Accounting, M&A) United States of America, Columbia

July 9 2026

Full time

Permanent

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Free day to volunteer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day.

Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore.

A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster.

Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset.

Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits.

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance.

Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Position will manage all aspects of sales & use, personal property, business license and Canadian Value Added Taxes for GEA’s North American legal entities.
• Manage indirect tax audits, including pulling necessary documents for auditors, researching various issues to ensure tax determinations are correct and working with the auditor on sampling plans.
• Prepare and/or review sales & use, personal property, business license, Canadian VAT returns and amended returns. Prepare journal entries to account for accrued indirect taxes and corresponding tax filings.
• Monitor changes in indirect tax laws, regulations and court rulings for material jurisdictions.
• Review and prepare journal entries for return corrections, customer credits and intercompany invoicing transactions.
• Review and prepare various indirect tax accrual account reconciliations and maintain account balances in the general ledger.
• Continually develop taxation expertise and company knowledge.
• Research and provide recommendations on various indirect tax matters, including due diligence support for major transactions, impact on taxability of customers and vendor transactions, and review of complex contract/purchase order language.
• Participate in the Vertex implementation for all other legal entities. Activities include the implementation, maintenance of taxing matrix, customer and vendor exemption setups, and system testing and review.
• Administrate Vertex for the legal entities currently utilizing the system; ensuring rates are properly updated when new releases are available.
• Establish constructive relationships within the North America Finance team, Sales Administrators and Procurement.
• Works closely with the Director of Corporate Tax.
• Provide indirect tax expertise to assist others in understanding the tax scenarios around different types of business transactions.
• Identify tax changes and plan tax strategies in an efficient manner to reduce tax exposure.

Your profile and qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance, demonstrating a working knowledge of indirect tax statutes and regulation.

Professional Knowledge and Experiences:

• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in accounting or tax, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Indirect Taxation, including Sales & Use tax audits.
• Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to execute complex analysis and prepare comprehensive, clear, concise and action-oriented reporting.

Other Skills & Competences:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction/supervision.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is $115,000 - $135,000. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.