Sales & Use Tax Manager

GES - Global Experience Specialists; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GES - Global Experience Specialists is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Manager in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role involves managing tax compliance processes, analyzing state tax audits, and developing policies related to sales and use tax. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background and excellent analytical skills, ensuring adherence to tax laws while actively contributing to team success. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

401K with company match

Wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Vacation time

Community involvement opportunities

Team activities

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in an accounting-related discipline.
• Nice to have CPA or Master of Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze results and make improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage multi-state sales/use tax returns.
• Manage sales and use tax function, ensuring compliance.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Vertex tax software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Vertex Indirect Tax software

Oracle

Hyperion Essbase

Blackline technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GES, Global Experience Specialists is a global event marketing company with a legacy spanning over 90 years and teams throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. We create some of the most incredible events in the world – think traveling entertainment exhibitions, global user groups, sales conferences, holiday extravaganzas and exhibitions of all sizes. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, accommodations to insightful measurement – and every detail in between – we bring brands to life!

Our mission is to create memorable event experiences, and we count on our talented employees around the world help us do it. We are looking for team members who can dream up the impossible and deliver it.

We invite you to consider an opportunity to be part of the Record to Report team within the GES Shared Services Accounting Group located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We support GES globally providing outstanding service and support to our business partners ensuring we account for all transactions accurately and timely. We look critically at our processes to ensure we are being as efficient and effective as possible with our resources. We are a highly motivated, high performing group with an expectation that everyone contributes to our team’s success.

The candidate for this Sales & Use Tax Manager opportunity must have the proven ability to perform research, analysis, and manage state tax audits while keeping the business compliant with various tax laws. The ideal candidate must also be able to develop policies for dealing with various regulations relating to sales and use tax. Critical success factors for candidate will include a highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult and complex situations and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders. You must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Review and manage the multi-state sales/use tax returns, unclaimed property, and VAT tax filings. Ensure tax returns are completed timely and accurately to minimize tax obligations.
• Manage the sales and use tax function and monitor compliance to all state and local taxing jurisdictions, including interpretation of tax laws, regulations and court decisions that may affect Company’s operation.
• Identify, research and document the tax return position on all non-income tax issues (for example, sales/use tax) as they relate to the Company's activities in order to ensure the proper application of law.
• Full accountability for managing tax reporting and compliance within an organization, includes research and involvement with both international and domestic issues.
• Develop an expert understanding of the Vertex tax software with continuous assessment of the company’s effectiveness is utilizing the capabilities of the software.
• Liaison with parent tax department and orchestrate all tax related activities including apportionment data for state income tax.
• Account reconciliations supporting “should be” balance analysis through validation of account to internal management and external auditors.
• Provide necessary support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance inquiries to include self-assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a well-rounded background in accounting and be able to provide analysis and reconciliation skills to multiple types of accounts. Your ability to apply your technical accounting skills is essential to succeed in this position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required plus 4-7 years of experience in an accounting related discipline.
• Nice to have but not required, CPA or Master of Accounting or similar degree. We will support your need to obtain appropriate CPE credits.
• Knowledge of Vertex Indirect Tax software a plus
• Must be highly computer literate and able to learn new systems quickly. We utilize Oracle as our accounting system and Hyperion Essbase and HFM as analytical and reporting tools. The company will provide necessary training and support for this purpose. You will be expected to become highly proficient with our technology platforms.
• Highly detailed person with account reconciliation skills. We utilize Blackline technology to record and approve account reconciliations. This person will be expected to become highly proficient using Blackline. The company will provide necessary training and support for this purpose.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong research, analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Must be a team player and demonstrate ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team setting and a self-starter attitude is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze results to include presentation of findings and execution of change deemed necessary to promote improvement. You should be a critical thinker that is highly skeptical of account reconciliation support to ensure your conclusions are supported by the documentation.
• Microsoft Office Suite working knowledge. You should be a highly proficient with MS Excel and Word and be able to create and use pivot tables on large amounts of data
• Accountability mindset with ability to support mentoring role with others throughout our Shared Services Accounting Group.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), technically strong and confident with your accounting skills.
• You must demonstrate behaviors consistent with our SSAG culture of integrity, winning as a team, being innovative in your approach and identify change that will have a favorable impact on our organization.

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• 401K with company match
• Wellness benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities
• Primarily a remote work opportunity. Must be able to work from home and/or the Lindell office based on business needs.

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EEO Information

We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members’ own uniqueness.

Overview

GES, Global Experience Specialists is a global event marketing company with a legacy spanning over 90 years and teams throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East. We create some of the most incredible events in the world – think traveling entertainment exhibitions, global user groups, sales conferences, holiday extravaganzas and exhibitions of all sizes. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, accommodations to insightful measurement – and every detail in between – we bring brands to life!

Our mission is to create memorable event experiences, and we count on our talented employees around the world help us do it. We are looking for team members who can dream up the impossible and deliver it.

We invite you to consider an opportunity to be part of the Record to Report team within the GES Shared Services Accounting Group located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We support GES globally providing outstanding service and support to our business partners ensuring we account for all transactions accurately and timely. We look critically at our processes to ensure we are being as efficient and effective as possible with our resources. We are a highly motivated, high performing group with an expectation that everyone contributes to our team’s success.

The candidate for this Sales & Use Tax Manager opportunity must have the proven ability to perform research, analysis, and manage state tax audits while keeping the business compliant with various tax laws. The ideal candidate must also be able to develop policies for dealing with various regulations relating to sales and use tax. Critical success factors for candidate will include a highly collaborative work style, the ability to anticipate problems, proactively deal with difficult and complex situations and communicate appropriately with all levels of stakeholders. You must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibilities for this position consist of, but are not limited to the following:

  • Review and manage the multi-state sales/use tax returns, unclaimed property, and VAT tax filings. Ensure tax returns are completed timely and accurately to minimize tax obligations.
  • Manage the sales and use tax function and monitor compliance to all state and local taxing jurisdictions, including interpretation of tax laws, regulations and court decisions that may affect Company’s operation.
  • Identify, research and document the tax return position on all non-income tax issues (for example, sales/use tax) as they relate to the Company's activities in order to ensure the proper application of law.
  • Full accountability for managing tax reporting and compliance within an organization, includes research and involvement with both international and domestic issues.
  • Develop an expert understanding of the Vertex tax software with continuous assessment of the company’s effectiveness is utilizing the capabilities of the software.
  • Liaison with parent tax department and orchestrate all tax related activities including apportionment data for state income tax.
  • Account reconciliations supporting “should be” balance analysis through validation of account to internal management and external auditors.
  • Provide necessary support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance inquiries to include self-assessment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a well-rounded background in accounting and be able to provide analysis and reconciliation skills to multiple types of accounts. Your ability to apply your technical accounting skills is essential to succeed in this position.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required plus 4-7 years of experience in an accounting related discipline.
  • Nice to have but not required, CPA or Master of Accounting or similar degree. We will support your need to obtain appropriate CPE credits.
  • Knowledge of Vertex Indirect Tax software a plus
  • Must be highly computer literate and able to learn new systems quickly. We utilize Oracle as our accounting system and Hyperion Essbase and HFM as analytical and reporting tools. The company will provide necessary training and support for this purpose. You will be expected to become highly proficient with our technology platforms.
  • Highly detailed person with account reconciliation skills. We utilize Blackline technology to record and approve account reconciliations. This person will be expected to become highly proficient using Blackline. The company will provide necessary training and support for this purpose.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills coupled with strong research, analytical and problem solving skills are required.
  • Must be a team player and demonstrate ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team setting and a self-starter attitude is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze results to include presentation of findings and execution of change deemed necessary to promote improvement. You should be a critical thinker that is highly skeptical of account reconciliation support to ensure your conclusions are supported by the documentation.
  • Microsoft Office Suite working knowledge. You should be a highly proficient with MS Excel and Word and be able to create and use pivot tables on large amounts of data
  • Accountability mindset with ability to support mentoring role with others throughout our Shared Services Accounting Group.
  • Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), technically strong and confident with your accounting skills.
  • You must demonstrate behaviors consistent with our SSAG culture of integrity, winning as a team, being innovative in your approach and identify change that will have a favorable impact on our organization.

Work Environment

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

• Competitive salaries
• 401K with company match
• Healthcare/vision/dental insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Career development program
• Employee assistance program
• Vacation time
• Community involvement opportunities
• Team activities
• Primarily a remote work opportunity. Must be able to work from home and/or the Lindell office based on business needs.

#LI-JM1

EEO Information

We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members’ own uniqueness.

About the company

GES is a global, full-service provider for live events. Clients depend on our 3,000+ passionate employees throughout the world for unparalleled service and consistent execution of breakthrough experiences that excite and engage. We generate a competitive edge and measurable return for clients by partnering with them to blend the art of high-impact creativity and innovation with the science of easy-to-use technology, strategy and worldwide logistics

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