Sales Tax Manager / Senior Manager – State & Local Tax (SALT) ( Full-Time ) Lincolnshire, IL - DK
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Use Tax Advisory
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Provide technical guidance and consulting support on Sales & Use Tax matters.
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Research complex state and local tax issues and prepare technical memorandums and reports.
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Analyze multi-state sales tax requirements and compliance obligations.
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Review exemption certificates and ensure proper documentation.
M&A Tax Support:
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Support mergers and acquisitions through tax due diligence and transaction structuring.
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Identify indirect tax risks and opportunities during acquisition reviews.
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Assist clients with post-transaction tax compliance requirements.
Compliance & Tax Reporting:
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Review Sales & Use Tax returns for accuracy and compliance.
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Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and tax registrations.
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Respond to state tax notices and inquiries.
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Represent clients in communications with state and local tax authorities.
Technology & Process Management:
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Utilize tax technology platforms such as:
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Avalara
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Vertex
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TaxJar
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Similar indirect tax software solutions
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Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and compliance workflows.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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6+ years of State & Local Tax (SALT) experience.
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Strong expertise in:
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Sales & Use Tax
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Indirect tax compliance
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Multi-state tax regulations
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Tax research and analysis
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Required professional designation:
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CPA, JD/LLM, CMI, or equivalent certification.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage client relationships and complex tax engagements.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Public accounting or tax consulting experience.
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Experience supporting M&A tax due diligence.
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Experience working with sales tax automation platforms.
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Strong client advisory and project management skills.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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SALT professional with deep Sales & Use Tax expertise.
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Experienced advisor comfortable working directly with clients.
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Strong technical researcher with the ability to interpret changing tax regulations.
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Able to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Compensation:
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Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000 annually
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Full-time opportunity
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Professional growth opportunities within a tax advisory environment
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No