Tax Manager

We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to support a contract position based in Appleton, Wisconsin. This role will oversee indirect tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, timely filings, and sound account management. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of sales and use tax practices, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and provide leadership in audit response, tax research, and process oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation, review, and submission of recurring sales and use tax filings, ensuring deadlines are met and supporting records are fully reconciled.
• Evaluate the tax treatment of merchandise and exemption scenarios by partnering with internal teams responsible for item setup and data accuracy.
• Advise accounts payable stakeholders on use tax obligations related to vendor invoices and help resolve tax treatment questions.
• Manage notices, inquiries, and examinations from state and local tax authorities, coordinating responses and documentation through completion.
• Work with external accounting advisors and legal or tax consultants when specialized guidance or support is required.
• Maintain tax-related balance sheet accounts, reserves, journal entries, and reconciliations in alignment with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and support team members involved in tax compliance activities to promote accuracy, accountability, and focused growth.
• Develop, document, and strengthen tax policies, procedures, and internal controls across the function.
• Oversee tax rate maintenance within applicable systems and monitor related updates to help ensure accurate transaction-level tax calculation.