Indirect Tax Lead

This role focuses on Tax Planning and Audits with an emphasis on U.S. state and local indirect taxes, property taxes and business license taxes. It will oversee and manage tax audits, develop tax strategies aligned with business operations and regulatory requirements, stay up to date on tax laws affecting the business, advise on tax software installations, prepare and review tax returns, and provide technical guidance to internal and external customers.Responsibilities:Develop and oversee tax compliance procedures for sales and use tax filings and or property tax filings for divisions and/or locations to ensure proper accrual, collection, and remittance of all taxes.Regularly review applicable court decisions, existing law, and regulations which may influence audiLead statistical analysis and reporting on large tax-related datasets to identify patterns and assess compliance risk.Analyze financial data to identify potential tax risks and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations and solutions and drive them through to completion.Oversee monthly tax compliance calendar to ensure tax filing deadlines are met timely.Conduct quality checks on audit methodologies and ensure compliance with internal and external rules and procedures.Lead tax software user acceptance testing and training to ensure tax compliance processing and reporting is successful.Review and analyze the sales and use tax implications of IT projects affecting customer invoicing, purchasing, fixed assets, and cross border intercompany trade.Prepare and review U.S. state and local sales and use tax returns, gross receipts, property, and business licenses for all 50 States, including District of Columbia and all 10 Canadian provincial taxes including GST and HST.Determine the resolution of sales/use and property tax notices and inquiries from the tax authorities.Verify the accuracy of the general ledger sales tax and property tax accrual accounts, as well as the monthly divisional data, including tax accrued on accounts payable and fixed assets while also considering tax exempt purchases/sales.Oversee complex tax requirements on customers and provide direction to ensure accuracy.Assist with the Indirect Tax team’s adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley procedures.