Our client, a global leader in the production of best-in-class specialty chemicals and solutions, is seeking to engage a skilled and experienced Sales and Use Tax Senior, Lead or Manager to assist their Finance team and contribute to their continued growth and success. This is a hands-on contract to POSSIBLE hire role that will ensure sales and use tax compliance across multiple states. Candidate must be willing to work a hybrid work schedule at our client's offices in Akron, OH.

Responsibilities:

• Initially, individual will perform clean-up work for Sales/Use and VAT tax areas.
• Develop and put new processes in place, with a focus on automating reports and accurately reconciling accounts.
• Provide data, reports, and additional information to outsourced tax compliance firm.
• Review the tax returns that the outsourced tax firm prepares and help to manage that relationship.
• Review the tax provision that's prepared by outsourced tax firm.
• Provide guidance internally regarding sales and use tax questions or issues.
• Research new sales and use tax regulations and stay abreast of tax law changes.
• Handle additional tax duties, including property tax, tax accounting, and tax reporting.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• MST or CPA is a big plus.
• 5 or more years of experience in accounting or tax at a business or Big 4 public accounting/audit/tax firm supporting similar sized companies.
• Prior knowledge and experience with - sales/use tax, income tax, tax provision, etc.
• Experience filing sales tax in multiple states.
• Prior experience using OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax software.
• Manufacturing and/or Chemicals industry experience.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Prior experience using SAP or other major ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
• Must be deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail.

Hourly (W-2) Pay range is $60 - $75/Hr. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

Benefits offered - Health insurance, sick leave, 401(k)

SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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