Tax Consultant - Sales & Use

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* Job Title:

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* ** Indirect Tax Consultant*
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* JOB SUMMARY:

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* ** As a member of theUS Indirect Tax team, the Consultant will maintain and develop processes toensure tax compliance across US businesses and adherence to broader indirecttax corporate policies.*
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* · Sales & Use tax, serve as primary US Indirect Tax point ofcontact 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 Taxreturn filings as assigned

· Complete monthly tax account and systemsreconciliations

· Exemption certificate maintenance related toboth 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 implementchanges to tax reporting processes

Additional duties may be assigned.

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be aself-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 toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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* A bachelor's degree from a recognized four-year collegeor 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.

** CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:*
* CMI Preferred

** COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

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* 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 taxlaws and regulations to effectively communicate with internal and external clients without a tax background; the ability to effectively respond to complexinquiries 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.

** TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL

SKILLS:

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* Position requires advanced computer skills, including bynot limited to intermediate to advanced Excel skills and intermediate to advanced research skills.  Ability tolearn 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 asknowledge of sales & use tax regulations related to construction projects.

** FINANCIAL / TAX KNOWLEDGE:*
* Position requires knowledge of financial accounting termsand principles.  Intermediate/advanced knowledge of sales & use tax principles and regulations is also required
-multistate exposure.

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

** SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:*
* Decisions must be made with strong understanding ofcompany procedures and policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors injudgment may cause both short and long-term impact to the business line.

** DISCLAIMER:*
* 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 tocontain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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