Job Information
Texas State Job Bank Associate, Sales and Use Tax - 202404018 in Houston, Texas
Description
Associate, Sales and Use Tax
Start Season and Year: Summer 2025
Earliest Graduation Date: December 2024
Latest Graduation Date: June 2025
About Alvarez and Marsal
Alvarez and Marsal (AandM) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by AandM's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at AandM.
The Team
Alvarez and Marsal Tax, LLC, is seeking to expand our Sales and Use Tax practice with the addition of an Associate. The Sales and Use practice assists clients in assessing state and local tax burdens by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and provide support so that their filing positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules.
How you will contribute
As an Associate for the Sales and Use Tax practice, you will:
- Assist, prepare, and maintain sales and use tax documentation for audits
- Perform multi-state state and local sales and use tax research
- Assist with state and local sales and use tax due diligence analysis for business acquisitions or divestitures
- Prepare detailed Sales and Use tax technical research memorandums for internal sources and clients
- Maintain contemporaneous documentation re: product taxability determinations
- Monitor and analyze Accounts Payable systems and miscellaneous entries to determine the taxability and monthly use tax accrual requirements
- Draft pertinent technical letters to appropriate state officials on tax interpretation
- Work with ERP systems such as SAP and automated sales tax determination packages (Vertex or OneSource tax software) to ensure proper taxation of sales and purchases
- Perform audit defense for Sales and Use
- Provide sales and use tax training of internal customers in the form of memos, classes etc. (plants and accounting personnel)
- Perform any tasks necessary to ensure we accomplish our goals of increased compliance to tax laws and lower tax audit liabilities
- Prepare data files for sales and use tax and any other statutory filings
- Respond to notices from state and local jurisdictions as needed
- Utilizing process control (how to measure, track, analyze and initiate improvement)
- Develop recommendations based on audit results to minimize exposure
- Work on research projects to update the company's sales and use tax matrices
- Work on special projects related to incentives for sales and use tax
- Build relationships with client personnel, to assist with sales and use tax issues
- Participate in the development of staff through mentoring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred
- Sales and Use Tax experience is preferred
- Experience with various research software RIA, CCH and other software (Vertex and OneSource is a plus)
- Ability to identify issues and exposures for audits and notices
- We are looking for an individual who is excited about working in a positive, proactive working
- Sales tax consulting experience is desired
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; knowledge of Vertex and OneSource software is a plus
- Must have a proactive can-do attitude with strong analytical, organizational, technical and technological skills
- Excellent communication abilities with intellectual curiosity
- Willing to work in a hybrid working environment
- Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for empl yment-based sponsorship now or in the future. AandM will not sponsor applicants for US work visa status for this role
Your journey at AandM
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at AandM. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
Compensation Statement
The annual base salary is $75,000, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, AandM offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
Benefits Summary
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez and Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, ADandD, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k)-retirement savings plan from Alvarez and Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding AandM's benefits programs.
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