Indirect Tax Manager, Corporate Finance-Tax

Section 1: Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the sales and use tax reporting for Ascensus. 

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Prepare and/or review state and local sales and use tax returns with all related supporting documentation for assigned entities.
• Maintain and update the various sales and use tax matrices for changes in taxing jurisdictions maintained by the Company.
• Coordinate and maintain technical resources including outside tax specialists as needed.
• Provide technical support to other departments, such as Legal and IT, for application of sales and use tax for contracts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for items taxed incorrectly and include supporting documentation.
• Review Accounts Payable invoices, fixed asset purchases, and other documents as needed for use tax accrual determination.

• Research state/local sales and use tax regulations using tax research libraries and other technical resources to determine taxability of products and services not found on Company tax matrices.
• Reconcile balance sheet tax accounts monthly to ensure the accuracy of sales and use tax accounts.
• Assist Finance and Tax staff with questions on invoice review and tax preparation to facilitate monthly return processing.
• Maintain Tax Registrations Log with status and prepare new tax registrations as required.
• Maintain sales and use tax filing calendars.
• Assist in the tax integration process for acquisitions and legal entity restructuring.
• Investigate sales and use tax notices and prepare correspondence as needed. Update Notices Log with status.
• Manage sales and use tax audits.
• Oversee Vertex software updates and generate monthly rates and tax accrual reports as needed.
• Set up tax return e-filing and electronic payment on state websites as needed.
• Train new staff on Tax department processes and preparation of tax filings.
• Assist with tax planning and identification I implementation of tax savings opportunities.
• Review selected vendors and tax law changes for potential refunds and assist with preparing refund petitions.
• Oversee other special projects related to sales and use tax reporting.
• Perform other duties as required or as directed.

Supervision  

• N/A

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• PC skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Oracle and Vertex reporting experiences a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA a plus.

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