Senior Manager Sales and Use Tax

Become part of the excitement.

As a Senior Manager – Sales and Use Tax, you will manage and coordinate all activities related to the sales and use tax function, including compliance reporting, tax audits, research, tax process technologies, and tax planning. You will exhibit leadership in enhancing long-term department objectives.

In this role you will:

• Provide leadership in all aspects of coordinated tax department responses (technology, law, and administration) to senior management and district personnel.
• Actively engage with district management to resolve customer, product classification, and delivery queries.
• Manage, train, and direct other sales tax department personnel.
• Identify, analyze, and research sales and use tax law changes and determine their impact on the Company; implement procedural changes where required; update Company General Instructions in response to changing legislative developments.
• Research and evaluate domestic and international tax planning opportunities.
• Coordinate, support, and assist with sales and use tax audit management with applicable state taxing authorities.
• Manage external service providers; provide planning, review, and examination support.
• Coordinate preparation of estimated and final payments associated with sales and use tax returns and audits.
• Coordinate data collection and perform analytic review of specific areas which lead to risk analysis including product taxability, deduction or credit determination, and work paper substantiation of various tax filing positions.
• Review and coordinate tax accruals within proper General Ledger accounts; maintain efficient tax technology processes and assist in communications with senior management.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum 10 years of experience required; 11+ years of experience preferred

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; advanced degree preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required

Strong understanding and experience with:

• Sales and use tax compliance practices
• Sales and use tax laws, regulations, and rules
• Vertex Indirect Tax software
• Sales and use tax research software
• SAP enterprise software
• Compliance with audit response, including but not limited to data needs, deadline management, and problem resolution

Additional skills:

• Ability to budget, manage audits, and lead staff roles effectively
• Analytical, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Time management and organization skills; able to effectively manage and prioritize several tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Personnel management skills
• Ability to stay current with respect to sales and use tax laws and clearly communicate state sales tax laws to district personnel in support of sales invoicing
• Ability to communicate software change recommendations while developing a strong business relationship with the Company's IT unit
• Occasional travel required

Compensation Details: The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

 

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.
We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.
 

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.