Principal, Sales & Use Tax (R-18143)

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The Principal, Sales & Use Tax will be responsible for the North American (US & Canada) Sales Tax Compliance monthly cycle as well as managing the sales tax exemption process. Reconciliation and journal entry preparation required. The Principal, Sales & Use Tax will assist the tax department with other support services as needed.

Essential Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the North America Sales & Use Tax function, including oversee preparation and tax return filings, and reconciliation of Tax information for outside compliance vendor.
• Advise on the tax implications of business operations, transactions, and new product/service launches.
• Own and manage Tax Exemption Processing and sales tax cancellation requests.
• Oversee the maintenance in tax accounts, balances and related reconciliations.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and government agencies.
• Collaborate with various accounting personnel to gather information and provide advisory services to enquiries from both external and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments and assess their impact relevant to D&B (tax rate changes and other rule changes).
• Oversee the tax audits process, collaborate with auditors and other tax team members.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior tax professionals and cross-functional teams.
• Own and manage the Canada Corporate Income Tax Filing, including oversee preparation and tax return filings and reconciliation on Tax information for outside compliance vendor.

Essential Skills and/or Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in North America indirect tax, with a focus on sales and use tax.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state sales tax laws and regulations.
• Workday accounting software experience preferred.
• Collaborator with effective communication (both written & verbal) and presentation skills to interface with other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organization skills, detailed-oriented.
• Experience with tax automation tools (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE) preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential company data with discretion, following company policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Benefits We Offer· Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.· Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.· Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members. · Education assistance and extensive training resources.· Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.  · Competitive 401k with company matching. · Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.· Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.· Learn more about our benefits: http://bit.ly/41Yyc3d.

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