Manager, Sales and Use Tax
Gamestop, Inc.

Job Info

Description:

SUMMARY

Working independently, the Sales & Use Tax Manager will work with department leadership to ensure compliance of all aspects of sales and use tax compliance. Position will assist Tax Director in all aspects of sales & use tax compliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Manage timely delivery of all sales tax compliance functions
• Review sales tax returns prepared by other members of the sales tax compliance team for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate all EFT registrations and payments
• Coordinate and file the EDI and Internet returns
• Assist with compiling and formatting the data required each month for completing the sales & use tax returns
• Assist with sales and use tax-closing procedures
• Actively document and review sales and use tax compliance processes
• Provide process improvement recommendations and execute all necessary process improvements as approved by the leadership team
• Research and correspond on sales & use tax notices
• Complete resale certificates for vendors
• Reconcile sales & use tax accounts
• Assist with sales tax audit preparations
• Research the various states sales & use tax issues
• Direct supervision of 6 Tax Department employees

RELATED COMPETENCIES

* Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.

* Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed

* Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and timely

* Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

* Technical and/or Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree required
• Emphasis in accounting, finance or related field preferred
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of sales and use tax experience required
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience in performing tax research and technical tax return review is required
• Previous experience working with sales and use tax preparation software (OneSource) is strongly preferred
• Experience in training and supervising staff and seniors
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Organize, prioritize, and control job responsibilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities and perform basic task work
• Work with minimal supervision
• Perform basic math functions
• Recognize discrepancies in written/recorded data/information
• Communicate effectively with auditors, management, coworkers and store staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently