Tax Accountant Senior Level
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Job Location:
Cypress, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Tax Accountant Sales & Use Tax (Manufacturing)
Location:Katy Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Tax Accountant to lead all aspects of sales and use tax planning compliance and risk management for our multi-state manufacturing operations. This role requires deep expertise in manufacturing-specific tax regulations complex transaction analysis and proactive tax strategy development.
The ideal candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on sales and use tax matters partnering closely with executive leadership finance procurement and operations to ensure compliance while optimizing tax efficiency across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all sales and use tax planning and compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
Develop and execute tax strategies related to manufacturing operations including raw materials capital equipment machinery tooling R&D equipment inventory movements and intercompany transactions.
Evaluate tax implications of new facilities expansions equipment purchases and operational changes.
Oversee exemption certificate management resale documentation and manufacturing-specific tax exemptions.
Provide strategic guidance during audits; lead audit defense and negotiations with state and local tax authorities.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and minimize tax exposure.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting manufacturing sales and use tax.
Advise leadership on tax risk exposure and planning opportunities.
Mentor junior accounting staff as needed and serve as the internal authority on sales and use tax matters.
Qualifications:
Masters of Taxation - MST
7 years of progressive experience in sales and use tax with significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Extensive knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations manufacturing exemptions and audit defense.
Proven ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic tax planning recommendations.
Strong analytical research and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience working cross-functionally within manufacturing operations.
Excellent leadership communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-state manufacturing organizations.
Background in process improvement or ERP system implementation.
Experience with tax automation tools (e.g. Vertex Avalara or similar platforms).
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
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