Vice President, Sales and Use Tax

Job Description

Kroll is seeking a Sales and Use Tax Vice President to work with our indirect tax team on sales and use tax outsourcing and a variety of state and local tax projects. The primary role encompasses oversight of the sales and use tax return preparation and review processes, research and analysis, including preparation of written memoranda, client audit support, use tax reviews and exposure analysis as well as assisting with managing large scale tax projects. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and organized and able to work effectively as part of a larger team or individually, have a collaborative and collegial professional demeanor and possess a strong desire to learn and a natural intellectual curiosity.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day aspects of select sales and use tax compliance projects
• Collaborate with and coordinate team members to assist with management of projects
• Train and develop staff
• Oversee retrieval, validation and reconciliation of audit data inputs
• Oversee documentation retrieval and organization to support sales and use tax audit defense
• Prepare audit submissions, work papers and memorandums
• Identify potential tax saving opportunities
• Participate in audit negotiation and presentation of data analysis and taxability research
• Conduct data analysis and work paper preparation for reverse audit projects to ensure identification and recapture of refund opportunities
• Keep up to date with law changes
• Participate in client and internal tax training
• Review client FAS 5 issues and tax planning on M&A deal

Essential traits:

• Five plus years' experience with demonstrated progression of responsibilities in a combination of Tax and/or Information Technology roles, preferably within a corporate tax environment or a combination of experience within a corporate tax environment and a public accounting or consulting firm.
• An understanding and working knowledge of client's business and tax systems including
• Oracle and/or SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Tax Software such as Vertex and/or Sabrix.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze raw data from ERP systems to reconcile to trial balances and sales and use tax returns.
• Experience working with audits and reverse audits.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to draft filings, such as refund claims, petitions for redetermination, and various other administrative replies.
• Good organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• CPA or CMI preferred.
• Some travel required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities.
• Experience working with diverse teams.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

The current salary range for this position is $90,000 to $200,000

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