Vaco is assisting our Memphis based client in their search for a Tax Manager to manage the tax function including income and indirect tax compliance, audits, financial reporting, tax planning, unclaimed property, specialized agricultural reporting, and various business licenses. Further responsibilities include:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures timely and accurate preparation and filing of Federal, state and local income tax, sales tax, and property tax returns including preparation of supporting workpapers.
- Maintains compliance and supporting workpapers for licensing and specialized agricultural reporting.
- Manages audits including income tax, sales tax, property tax, specialized agricultural reporting, licensing and unclaimed property audits, defending filing positions and negotiating favorable resolution of proposed deficiencies with government agencies.
- Coordinates preparation of quarterly estimate and extension calculations including payments.
- Conducts research on various tax issues and assists in selected tax planning projects.
- Manages and develops tax team members and directs the work flow of the tax department.
- Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with other departments and outside tax service providers and serves as the key point of contact for tax matters.
- Prepares and maintains various reconciliations and analysis for tax accounting purposes.
- Assists with the computation of the tax provision for income tax for affiliates ensuring that the company's tax provision and balance sheet tax accounts are properly stated in the financial statements including the preparation of the annual tax footnote, required supporting documentation, and collaboration with external financial statement auditor.
- Prepares and maintains tax depreciation software, ensuring tax basis, lives, methods, etc. are accurate.
- Assists with special projects including planning, research, and modeling of tax implications of special projects.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Masters of Business Taxation degree is a plus.
- Eight years of experience in public accounting or private industry tax, preferably with a Big 4 Accounting Firm or large corporation tax department, is required.
- Experience with federal and state income tax compliance and tax provision is required.
- Two years of management/supervisory experience is required.
- CPA preferred.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of Tax Provision Software (One Source) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including proficiency with pivot tabled and V-Lookup Excel skills, is required.
- Proficiency in Oracle is a plus.
- Strong analytical aptitude with solid financial accounting skills and broad tax understanding and proficiency is required.
- Ability to think and work independently, decisively and efficiently, in order to meet assigned deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively balance priorities.
- Highly motivated and quick learner.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Takes ownership of obtaining knowledge to perform responsibilities (IFRS, Accounting operations, and business/industry knowledge).
- Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Travel by various means up to 10% of the time is required.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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