Indirect Tax Manager (Onsite) - American Rental Association - Partnership

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of September 30, 2024. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 439 locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.

Job Purpose

Primarily responsible and accountable for timely and accurate filing of all North American indirect tax returns. The incumbent will have certain autonomy and decision making ability within reason with the authority to propose process improvements to facilitate accurate and timely tax filings and tax saving initiatives. Significant decisions will be discussed and reviewed by the Sr. Director - Global Tax

What you will do...

• Serve as the main consultant and resource for indirect tax inquiries, managing the preparation and data review of transaction tax filings (sales/use tax, personal property tax, gross receipts, unclaimed property, business licenses) by third-party vendors.
• Act as the primary liaison between third-party vendors and business units to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. Identify, review, calculate, and maintain provisions with support from the audit manager.
• Review monthly tax accruals for accuracy, collaborate with accounting teams to reconcile tax accounts, and build strong relationships with business units
• Conduct annual nexus analysis, update registrations as needed, and prepare projections for indirect tax accruals and payments.
• Support ERP system design and implementation for indirect tax, ensuring compliance, enhancing efficiency, and minimizing risk. Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
• Research, document, and stay updated on sales/use tax issues, maintaining documentation in line with SOX requirements. Ensure proper processes are in place to collect and audit sales tax exemption certificates for compliance.
• Participate in managing tax audits related to indirect taxes. Respond to correspondence & inquiries from auditors and tax authorities resolving outstanding issues
• Supervise, mentor, and train analyst on state and local tax projects, and provide meaningful feedback and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in indirect tax within a large corporate and/or public environment
• being able to work under critical time constraints showing excellent analytical, organization, planning and communication skills.
• Vertex experience (O series preferred)
• Knowledge of US Indirect tax laws/regulations
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar areas. CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively

Skills

• An active learner that is detail oriented and a proactive self starter with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely and accurately with minimal supervision
• Proficient with excel and other Microsoft office products
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong implementation & execution skills
• Strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills are a must to complete multiple assignments on a timely basis
• Strong process management, improvement, and documentation skills
• Strong tax research & planning skills in indirect taxes

Compensation Data

$110,000 - $150,000

Req #: 61158

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.