Temporary Sales Tax Manager

Job Description

Requisition Number: SS-17038
Area of Interest: Accounting - Audit
Organization: Corporate
Brand/Division: Shared Services
Position Type: Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
Position Summary
We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Sales Tax Consultant to assist our Indirect Tax Department with Tax Audits, Tax Compliance and other special projects. This position will report to the Tax Director, Sales, Use & VAT and will assist with a range of sales & use tax related functions within the U.S. and Canada.
Specific Responsibilities
Audits
* Prepare and provide auditor with supporting documentation using various internal systems
* Review auditor's work papers, prepare and provide audit defense.
* Analyze, extrapolate and evaluate audit exposure
* Compliance
* Provided support and assistance with outside consultant projects, tax filings and requests
* Respond to internal and external inquiries related to tax rates, tax classification and exemption documentation
* Research and respond to tax related inquiries
* Other
* Manage and assist with other tax related and special projects
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
* 5+ years of experience working in corporate tax or Finance department
* Experience in interacting with auditors, audit defense and tax appeals
* Experience in sales and use tax preparation, laws and tax research
* Excellent project management and strong analytical skills
* Excellent computer skills and advanced Excel skills required
* High energy, high motivation and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
* Works well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities
* Detail oriented, has ability to plan and is extremely organized
* Efficiently prioritizes to meet tight deadlines
* Independent thinker, self-starter and experienced in problem solving
* Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Prior experience in retail industry a plus
Personal Competencies
* Global Business Acumen -- Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.
* Strategic and Analytical Capability -- Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.
* Leading Teams -- Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving results.
* Drive for Results -- Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality. Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environment.
* Effective Communication -- Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.
* Influence and Collaboration -- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.