Tax Manager

Kellogg Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellogg Staffing in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead all sales and use tax compliance across construction projects, with a focus on accurate filings and documentation.

You will apply SALT expertise, collaborate with finance and project teams, conduct tax research, maintain schedules, and support audits in a SOX-controlled environment.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting, at least five years in SALT, and professional credentials such as CPA, EA, or CMI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's degree in Taxation.
• Minimum of five years of experience in sales and use tax, state and local tax (SALT).
• Familiarity with tax accruals, tax payments, and general ledger accounting.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, EA, CMI, or other relevant tax credentials.
• Experience working within a SOX-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of sales and use tax compliance, including filings, reporting, and documentation for construction-related projects.
• Interpret and apply tax regulations involving real property, tangible personal property, business fixtures, taxable services, and contractor-use materials.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to support project planning, procurement decisions, and operational activities.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, project management, and executive leadership to ensure consistent and accurate tax treatment across all projects.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation to strengthen internal controls and support audit requirements.
• Stay current on evolving federal, state, and local tax laws that may affect the organization's tax strategy and compliance obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the scalability of compliance and reporting procedures.
• Assist with audit responses and provide supporting documentation when necessary.

Skills

Sales and use tax

SALT

Tax accruals

General ledger accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's degree in Taxation

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of sales and use tax compliance, including filings, reporting, and documentation for construction-related projects.
• Interpret and apply tax regulations involving real property, tangible personal property, business fixtures, taxable services, and contractor-use materials.
• Conduct tax research and analysis to support project planning, procurement decisions, and operational activities.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, project management, and executive leadership to ensure consistent and accurate tax treatment across all projects.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and documentation to strengthen internal controls and support audit requirements.
• Stay current on evolving federal, state, and local tax laws that may affect the organization's tax strategy and compliance obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, increase efficiency, and enhance the scalability of compliance and reporting procedures.
• Assist with audit responses and provide supporting documentation when necessary.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's degree in Taxation
• Minimum of five years of experience in sales and use tax, state and local tax (SALT)
• Familiarity with tax accruals, tax payments, and general ledger accounting.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, EA, CMI, or other relevant tax credentials.
• Experience working within a SOX-compliant environment.