Sales and Use Tax Manager

Sales and Use Tax Manager – North America (AGP-NA)

The Sales and Use Tax Manager is responsible for the sales and use tax function for Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America (AGP-NA).

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns, accruals, and payments.
• Organize check requests, monitor payments and accruals for sales and use tax, and explain budget variances.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage exception status, exemption applications, refunds, and returns.
• Manage all state reverse sales and use tax audits and jurisdiction audits.
• Research and conclude on sales/use tax positions and tax savings opportunities.
• Provide sales/use tax guidance and update tax guidelines to all stakeholders.
• Undertake Canadian Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) compliance.
• Communicate and work effectively with state officials, auditors, consultants, and internal financial and tax management.
• Maintain the tax determination software (Thompson Reuters One Source Indirect Tax Determination).

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of accounting and corporate sales/use tax experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a team-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and outside customers.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills with good team dynamics.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to undertake Canadian HST/GST/PST tax compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Willingness to undertake Canadian HST/GST/PST tax compliance.
• Previous experience in Canadian HST/GST/PST.
• Previous experience in SAP and creating reports.
• Previous experience with Thomson Reuters Use Tax Software.

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment.
• Flexible and hybrid working hours.

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law. Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Contact Clare McHugh () if a reasonable accommodation is needed.