Sales Tax Audit Manager

Unit Description:

This role will work a hybrid schedule averaging three days in the office and two days from home plus ten work From anywhere days, in the U.S. only, provided annually. This is on top of vacation, holidays and personal days.

The office offers a modern, collaborative environment with free parking and on-site full-service cafeteria. If you are looking for a good work/life balance – we’ve got it.

Sodexo is seeking an Sales Tax Audit Manager in Cheektowaga, NY. We need a natural problem-solver, who thrives on challenges. Who enjoys a high energy, fast paced environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist State auditors during sales/use tax audits of Sodexo and its subsidiaries
• Perform tax research and review contracts in conjunction with tax audits
• Ensure all payments are made timely, all waivers signed and filed as necessary, and all protests and hearing dates are met
• Assist in the implementation of corrective action plans developed during an audit
• Prepare audit protests and work with auditors to ensure minimum tax liability
• Assist in ensuring compliance with internal control procedures
• Develop and implement individual and group training
• Assist in the development and implementation of proactive process improvements
• Work on Special projects

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 6-8 years of demonstrated in-depth Tax or Accounting experience, including at least 4 years of Sales Tax and/or Audit experience
• Sales Tax Compliance, Research, and Audit experience in a multi-state tax environment
• Knowledge of State and Local Sales/Use Tax laws
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, monitor progress toward meeting objectives, and adjust plans and actions as necessary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, & Access)
• Project management skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and customer service orientation
• Ability to work interdependently with others to achieve goals and responsibilities
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
• High degree of initiative
• Willing to put in necessary time to complete tasks
• Travel as necessary

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.