Sales Tax Manager

Top Workforce Solutions; Bedford (MA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Top Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced Sales Tax Manager to lead multi-state sales and use tax operations for a growing distribution company. The role oversees tax compliance, processes, and a team of Sales Tax Analysts.

You will ensure accurate filings across eight states, implement internal controls, and collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operations to improve reporting and efficiency. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with tax software are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of sales and use tax compliance experience including multi-state filings.
• Proven management experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of state and local sales tax rules, nexus and exemptions.
• Experience with Vertex or similar tax software.

Mansioni

• Direct multi-state sales and use tax compliance and filings.
• Lead and develop a team of Sales Tax Analysts.
• Review tax returns, reconciliations, exemptions, and supporting docs.
• Develop internal tax policies and controls to improve compliance.
• Manage state/local tax audits and responses.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and nexus requirements.
• Oversee tax systems including Vertex and exemption tools.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operations.
• Use advanced Excel to analyze data and support tax reporting.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

Vertex

Excel (Advanced)

Exemption certificate management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Middlesex County, MA (Corporate Office)

Salary: $120,000–$130,000 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sales Tax Manager to lead multi-state sales and use tax operations for a well-established, growing organization in the distribution industry.

This leadership position will oversee tax compliance, improve internal processes, and manage a team of Sales Tax Analysts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with multi-state sales and use tax regulations, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to develop efficient tax procedures and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including accurate and timely tax filings and payments across eight states.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Sales Tax Analysts, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Review tax returns, reconciliations, exemption certificates, and supporting financial documentation.
• Develop and implement tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
• Manage state and local tax audits, including documentation, responses, and coordination with external advisors.
• Monitor changes in state tax regulations, nexus requirements, and registration obligations.
• Oversee sales tax systems, including Vertex, exemption certificate management tools, and billing tax configurations.
• Investigate tax discrepancies, customer exemption issues, and transaction taxability concerns.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, IT, and operational teams to improve tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, perform reconciliations, and support tax reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, including multi-state tax filings.
• Proven management experience, with demonstrated success supervising and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of state and local sales tax regulations, nexus, exemptions, and audit requirements.
• Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, and filing sales and use tax returns.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex reconciliations and data analysis.
• Experience with tax compliance software and exemption certificate management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and manage multiple deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Top Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.