Indirect Tax Specialist - Atlanta, GA

Job ID:  489666

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing business-critical tasks related to indirect taxes and various areas of compliance, including sales and use tax reporting and audits.  The Indirect Tax Manager will also lead process improvement activities geared toward creating a sustainable model for ongoing timely and accurate compliance while proactively limiting exposure to risk.  This role will play a large part on a small team, including coaching and developing, and will have frequent interaction with all levels of the organization. Key Responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring compliance with the state Sales & Use Tax laws while minimizing assessments from sales & use tax audits
• Addressing any Sales & Use Tax deficiencies or issues with the appropriate locations to ensure future compliance
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including the Indirect Tax team, Shared Services, IT Partners, and Business/Finance Leaders to ensure smooth effective integration of indirect tax transformational initiatives
• Managing compliance functions including the preparation of state and local Sales & Use Tax returns using Vertex Indirect Tax Return Software and ensuring all returns are completed and filed in a timely accurate manner
• Leading various tax projects as assigned which may involve research and compliance in sales tax, licenses, and general ledger accounting
• Providing guidance, coaching and development for the Indirect Tax Team and helping to manage workflow of the department
• Reviewing and responding to notices from various taxing authorities
• Reconciling various sales & use tax accounts on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Performing monthly/quarterly/annual account and bank reconciliations
• Reviewing, validating, and advising exemption certificate management

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Business-related concentration preferred)
• Proven ability to manage, lead and develop a team
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Sales & Use Tax compliance
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (among other Microsoft Suite products)
• Experience with a business tax engine such as Vertex or Avalara
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills while managing competing priorities, relationship building and overall quality management
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills; must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally and through multiple channels
• Candidates must have strong statistical and analytical skills including data retrieval and organization
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing and completing requests in an efficient manner. Attention to detail is a must while a solutions-oriented approach
• Self-directed; must be assertive and eager to contribute in an extremely fast-paced organization; must live by the Company’s Core Values

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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