Tax Consultant - Sales & Use

Job Title

Indirect Tax Consultant

As a member of the US Indirect Tax team, the Consultant will maintain and develop processes to ensure tax compliance across US businesses and adherence to broader indirect tax corporate policies.

• Sales & Use tax, serve as primary US Indirect Tax point of contact for all assigned entities and/or lines of business
• Development of master level understanding and documentation of current US Indirect Tax processes with a focus on continuous improvement and standardization as part of the overall Corporate Tax function
• Coordinate/file all monthly US Indirect Tax return filings as assigned
• Complete monthly tax account and system reconciliations
• Exemption certificate maintenance related to both purchases and client billing
• Provide audit defense/support
• Conduct tax research and assist in the implementation of approved tax strategies
• Monitor tax law changes to ensure compliance with the laws of each state, notify managers of changes, and work to implement changes to tax reporting processes

Additional duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a self-starter, work with minimum supervision, and be willing to do what is necessary to meet deadlines. Candidate must be able to perform each essential duty successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year college or university, preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the sales and use tax field is required.

CMI Preferred

Position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational and analytical skills. Individual should have the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret tax laws and regulations to effectively communicate with internal and external clients without a tax background; the ability to effectively respond to complex inquiries or complaints from taxing authorities, clients, co-workers, supervisor, and/or management; and the ability to present information effectively to an internal department, C-level management and/or large groups of employees.

Position requires advanced computer skills, including by not limited to intermediate to advanced Excel skills and intermediate to advanced research skills. Ability to learn and master technology used by both PPG and the indirect tax team is also required. Knowledge of People Soft, Thomson Reuters One Source and/or tax software (i.e. Avalara) is preferred as well as knowledge of sales & use tax regulations related to construction projects.

Position requires knowledge of financial accounting terms and principles. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of sales & use tax principles and regulations is also required – multistate exposure.

The position requires strong analytical and quantitative skills. Individual must demonstrate the ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and tax law and be able to resolve multifaceted issues that arise.

Decisions must be made with strong understanding of company procedures and policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause both short and long-term impact to the business line.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recr or via telephone at  (U.S.) and  (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)