Now Hiring - Samuel, Son & Co., Limited - Manufacturing Manager, US Sales Tax in Woodridge, IL

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The position will identify areas and opportunities for tax recovery, conduct reverse audits; monitor and develop tax policies and procedures, including field-training company personnel on best practices; and act as a specialized subject matter expert for day-to-day transactions with regards to indirect tax impacts, including identification, development and implementation of best practices to reduce cash tax exposure and liability. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH * Be a specialized subject matter expert for sales and use tax compliance matters. * Facilitate communication between the business and the shared service center to implement and support best practices. * Manage tax functionality between companies on different tax systems to coordinate cohesiveness in tax filings. Assure streamlined integration in a time of inconsistencies to further reduce audit issues. * Assist with Tax GL account reconciliation and oversight. Mitigate risks & defend tax positions in 50+ jurisdictions for sales and use taxes. * Manage, minimize, and respond timely to tax notices, implementing corrective action where needed. * Train Samuel Sales, Purchasing, and Accounting personnel on relevant sales and use tax matters to assure the lowest taxes are achieved in advance, thus improving the cash position of the companies. * Prepare, review, and monitor required updates and changes on Working Instructions that are used by the to prepare returns, business licensing, and annual reports, as needed. * Work with consultants on tax refund projects. Oversee tax return preparation and compliance by the business units. * Establish and maintain appropriately strong tax controls and policies. * Other duties as needed or assigned. * Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. Required Education : * Bachelor/Undergraduate Degree * Additional Education Preferred: Master/Graduate Degree * Field of Study Preferred: Tax Accounting and/or Tax Law Required Work Experience : * 7 to 10 years of progressive sales and use tax experience including participation in shared service center oversight and advanced sales and use tax matters in a complex manufacturing/distribution business model. Required Training/Certifications : * CPA preferred * Required Computer and Software Skills: * Experience with Avalara and Advanced Excel Skills required; D365 and IFS experience a plus Travel Requirements : up to 20% SAMACO LI-UTT At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need - any time, anywhere and from a single source. Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice. At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business - enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change - within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you're seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We're stronger together. At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.