Tax Manager

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Job Summary:

The Tax Manager will work on various tax reporting, compliance and planning projects as directed by the Director of Tax. The Tax Manager will support and review month end close activities. 

Job Expectations:

• Oversee the end-to-end preparation and filing of state, local, and international indirect tax returns.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax preparers, ensuring all data provided is accurate and filings meet all statutory deadlines.

• Prepare and review US and foreign indirect tax filings and reconciliations.

• Review and oversee monthly reconciliations of various tax accounts on the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

• Manage SOX control documentation.

• Manage and gather information for tax authority audits, as well as other ad hoc projects.

• Led communications and negotiations with tax authorities

• Oversee the maintenance of the tax calendar, tax notice log, and carryover schedules.

• Remain current and up-to-date on existing and upcoming tax laws.

• Research tax issues in all applicable areas of tax including memorandum write-up of results and maintaining legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.

• Serve as the functional lead for the company’s tax engine (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), overseeing tax rule maintenance, jurisdictional mapping, and product taxability configurations.

• Lead or play a key role in the end-to-end implementation of a tax engine and serve as the tax subject matter expert in system implementations.

• Develop understanding of tax data and processes for cash tax forecasting and automation initiatives. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:         

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

• Strong communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

• Experience with Avalara, Vertex, or other Tax Engines. 

Experience Requirements:

Generally, requires a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant income tax and/or sales tax and accounting experience, with Big 4/Mid-Tier CPA firms preferred. 

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. 

• CPA required. 

• Master’s Degree in Taxation a plus.

Compensation

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.