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We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a contract position based in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role will oversee indirect tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, timely filings, and sound account management. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of sales and use tax practices, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and provide leadership in audit response, tax research, and process oversight.
Job Responsibility:
Direct the preparation, review, and submission of recurring sales and use tax filings, ensuring deadlines are met and supporting records are fully reconciled
Evaluate the tax treatment of merchandise and exemption scenarios by partnering with internal teams responsible for item setup and data accuracy
Advise accounts payable stakeholders on use tax obligations related to vendor invoices and help resolve tax treatment questions
Manage notices, inquiries, and examinations from state and local tax authorities, coordinating responses and documentation through completion
Work with external accounting advisors and legal or tax consultants when specialized guidance or support is required
Maintain tax-related balance sheet accounts, reserves, journal entries, and reconciliations in alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Lead, coach, and support team members involved in tax compliance activities to promote accuracy, accountability, and focused growth
Develop, document, and strengthen tax policies, procedures, and internal controls across the function
Oversee tax rate maintenance within applicable systems and monitor related updates to help ensure accurate transaction-level tax calculation
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience managing corporate tax return activities and indirect tax compliance in a complex business environment
Strong working knowledge of sales tax, sales and use tax returns, and multi-jurisdictional tax rules
Hands-on experience with Vertex Sales & Use Tax or comparable tax automation software
Ability to research tax laws and apply jurisdiction-specific guidance to business transactions and reporting obligations
Experience handling tax audits, government correspondence, and related issue resolution with external authorities
Solid understanding of account reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Proven ability to collaborate across departments, provide clear guidance, and lead tax-related processes effectively