Sales Tax Manager at Airbase

Long Beach, California, United States

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$110,000 – $120,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Industrial GasesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Six (6) years of prior sales tax and customer relations experience in positions of increasing responsibility
  • Management experience is highly preferred
  • Experience with Vertex or other sales tax software is a plus
  • Experience with Google Platform
  • Experience with SAP and/or ERP systems is a plus
  • Experience with Excel or any other spreadsheet software program
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between divisional, local and corporate management and demands

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage workload and priorities to ensure the team meets its goals
  • Provide guidance to ensure timely and optimal resolution of customer payment and invoicing disputes, ensuring the root cause of all tax-related issues is identified and addressed
  • Develop and conduct training programs for new and existing employees, including onboarding, as well as technical and legal training
  • Conduct goal-setting, evaluations, feedback, discipline, and ongoing coaching to ensure activities are performed within department and Company policy
  • Manage the team’s daily functions related to customer / vendor taxability and dispute resolution
  • Ensure timely review and tax status determination for customers and specific transactions leveraging research tools and critical thinking
  • Ensure proper documentation of tax exemption status in Docuware
  • Support sales tax audits and filings
  • Prepare and complete WA Business & Occupancy (B&O) tax filings
  • Research, identify root cause and resolve tax disputes
  • Ensure tax-related disputes are closed within agreed upon Service Level Agreement
  • Review customer transactions and billing block report / SAP tax override report and assist in resolving any tax related issues impacting order to cash cycle
  • Approve and process tax only credit invoice requests
  • Ensure proper reporting of tax metrics and provide updates on resolution status
  • Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to ensure effective work flow in the dispute management department
  • Suggest improvements to procedures where applicable for efficiency
  • Work with other Division teams on cross-Divisional customers and best practices
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned, including corporate tax-related projects

Skills

Sales Tax
State and Local Tax
Tax Compliance
Tax Exemptions
Use Tax
Tax Audits
Customer Dispute Resolution
Team Leadership
Training Programs

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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