Indirect Tax Manager
Arcfield
2024-10-01 04:46:03
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Accounting
Job description
Overview:
Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation's most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers' missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit (url removed) for more details.
Responsibilities:
Arcfield is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager.
The Indirect Tax Manager is a critical member of the corporate tax team and major contributor to the company's success. As the Indirect Tax Manager, you will be responsible for all indirect tax compliance and audits including sales and use, gross receipts and property tax, analysis and mitigation as well as systems improvements and integration. This position works closely with finance and other cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate is a team player who will work with accounting, procurement, program management, and other teams within the organization to identify opportunities for improvement and areas of potential risk. They will perform tax research and monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations to make the appropriate updates to financial systems and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and file sales and use, gross receipts, and property tax returns on a timely and accurate basis; gather and review transaction data to support tax returns
Develop, improve, and streamline processes and procedures for sales and use tax compliance
Monitor the sales tax system and perform system testing to ensure correct rates and tax rules are applied
Respond to tax notices & inquiries from tax authorities and resolve outstanding issues
Analyze GL, reconciliations, and tax reports to ensure accurate reporting of tax; reconcile data between systems to ensure integrity and accuracy
Review company purchasing activity for proper sales and use tax treatment
Process and document customer tax exemption requests
Maintain overall tax filing and reporting calendar and coordinate timing of inputs with other departments
Perform tax accounting including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
Identify tax savings and prepare refund claims
Interact and collaborate effectively with other members of the Tax Department, operating divisions, corporate accounting, etc.
Assist with the preparation and filing of federal and state income and franchise taxes
Special projects as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Extensive corporate sales and use, gross receipts, and property tax experience
Strong financial accounting, analytical, and tax research skills
Strong accounting ERP systems experience - Deltek CostPoint experience a plus
Experience in government contracting environment a plus
Strong overall computer skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and large amounts of data in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of non-income tax experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 10-12 years of professional experience, MS with 8-10 years of professional experience, or PhD with 5-7 years of professional experience
Master's degree in Tax or an accounting discipline is a plus
Preferred candidates have a CPA license
EEO Statement:
EEO
Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.