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Senior Indirect Tax Specialist
Agilysys, Inc.Alpharetta, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Nov 2024
About the role
Agilysys is currently looking for an experienced Senior Indirect Tax Specialist to perform the global indirect tax functions for our Company. This includes preparing monthly tax reconciliations and filings and internal control documentation to ensure compliance with company policies as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable rules and regulations. This individual will report to and work closely with the Tax Director to fulfill all responsibilities of the Indirect Tax function. The key functions of this role are as follows:
- File accurate state and local sales and use tax returns (coordinating with external providers as applicable), property tax returns, unclaimed property, environmental fees, waste recycling fees, commerce taxes, and business licenses
- Prepare international indirect tax filings including but not limited to Canada GST/HST UK and UAE VAT
- Oversee daily customer/item setup as well as invoicing and customer service support related to indirect taxes
- Maintain sales taxability matrix in Avalara including product mappings, tax groups and taxability by jurisdiction
- Maintain exemption certificates in Avalara ECM
- Coordinate indirect tax examinations
- Maintain internal control documentation for indirect taxes
- Work with the Tax Director, Corporate Controller and other leaders to proactively establish local compliance as the Company expands globally - driving initiatives like transfer pricing and E-Invoicing
- Accurate and timely filing of state and local sales and use tax returns with Vertex, property tax returns, unclaimed property, environmental fees, waste recycling fees, commerce taxes, and business licenses
- Prepare and review Canada HST/GST, UK and UAE VAT returns
- Manage indirect tax examinations
- Prepare account reconciliations
- Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
- Maintain sales taxability matrix including product mappings, tax groups and state taxability within Avalara
- Respond to tax notices
- Manage and coordinate tax audits by local, national, and international authorities. Prepare necessary documentation and respond to auditor
- Stay informed of relevant tax laws and tax legislation, research applicability as necessary
- Maintain internal control documentation for indirect taxes
- Maintain a professional demeanor in all aspects of work environment
- Identify potential areas of tax compliance vulnerability and risk
- Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolving tax issues
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (MBA or Macc a plus)
- Detailed knowledge of relevant sales and use and property tax rules
- Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
- Strong Excel and accounting system skills
- Experience with Avalara or comparable indirect tax tools required
- At least 4 years of indirect tax experience
- Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP
- Comfortable working under minimal supervision
- Able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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