State and Local Tax Manager

Our growing client in Central Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented State and Local Tax Manager to join their Tax team. This position will report to the Director of Tax and will manage both direct and indirect state tax compliance processes. This person will act as the "subject matter expert" for all things state and local income tax! CPA is preferred, and a minimum of 6 years of tax experience in a public accounting or corporate environment is ideal. This person will be joining a growing team of tax accounting professionals and may have direct reports in the future. This position is an in-office role with a base salary up to $130K.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the indirect tax reporting process in conjunction with an outside consulting firm, including the timely filing of all returns and remittance of related taxes
• Respond to all indirect tax notices and inquiries from taxing authorities
• Oversee all indirect tax audits
• Manage appeals of assessed property values with assistance from an outside consulting firm
• Maintain and reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts and evaluate account balances
• Research and communicate tax law and regulation changes to internal/external stakeholders
• Assist with maintenance of Tax Certificate Software
• Identify state job grant incentives with the help of an outside consulting firm
• Calculate, research, and provide information requested by management and external parties
• Assist with other areas as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 - 7+ years of relevant sales and use tax experience
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• Highly organized, driven, and motivated
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Blackline, FAS, etc.
• State and Local Tax Knowledge
• Experience with manufacturing, retail, insurance, or mortgage industries a plus