As the Indirect Tax Assistant Manager you are responsible for delivering high quality client service related to Sales/Use tax compliance, team development and engagement management that supports client satisfaction including accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations.

You day-to-day may include:

• Performing reviews of complex engagements and review of the Sales/Use tax returns (large/diamond clients of SUT) handled by team members under the supervision of the Assistant Manager

• Monitoring, documenting and applying any changes in tax rates, tax laws for sales and use tax return preparation.

• Identifying technical issues on engagements and present recommendations and solutions to the engagement teams

• Managing the engagements and coach the team on technical concepts

• Acting as subject matter expert (“Go To” Person) and be a conduit for knowledge sharing

• Participating in the technical forums

• Developing content and help conduct trainings

• Identifying gaps, coach, mentor and developing technical skills of team members

• Building professional relationship with the engagement teams

• Managing and direct team members reporting to the Assistant Manager

• Working with CoE management to monitor and develop best practices, policies and protocols for engagement execution in support of local office client relationship teams

• Training and supporting CoE team members on best practices, policies, and protocols

• Evaluating deliverable deadlines and team workload to prioritize engagement execution by team members reporting to the Assistant Manager

• Other duties as assigned

You will have the following technical skills or qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business-related major preferred.

• 5 to 8 years of sales & use tax return preparation, review, accounting and finance experience.

• 2 to 3 years of team leadership experience.

• You have critical thinking and analytical skills and detail-oriented.

• You have an aptitude for learning technology (proprietary tools).

• You have excellent written and verbal English language communication skills.

• You demonstrate a process improvement and knowledge-sharing mind set.

• You execute in cross-cultural business settings.

• You have experience working with an outsourcing work stream or in a shared service environment required.

• You have strong proficiency with MS Office suite. Extensive experience with Vertex.

• You have strong supervisory skills, delegation skills, workload, assessment and prioritization skills required.

• You have the ability to work additional hours as needed.

• You have the ability to travel on short notice as needed. Travel up to 5%.

• This role is an on-site role and will require individuals to work in person from the assigned office.

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About Us

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About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

  Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

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