Sr Sales & Use Tax Analyst

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry' largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

Basic responsibilities include working within the Sales Tax team in sales / use tax audit management, maintenance of Vertex sales / use tax calculation software, and providing strategic sales / use tax services with the focus on ensuring that the minimum sales / use tax legally due is paid to the appropriate tax authorities.

This position will support our Finance team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and / or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office in Dallas, TX.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain Vertex and Avalara taxability, parts mapping, and exemption certificate functionality.

Assist with conducting sales / use tax research and documenting tax positions for existing and new product offerings.

Assist with managing sales / use tax audits and appeals.

Process and analyze business data to support sales and use tax audits and process improvement.

Assist with the integration of newly acquired companies' sales / use tax activities.

Provide excellent customer service by responding on a timely basis to business unit and external customer inquiries on sales and use tax matters including application of tax exemptions and taxability determination.

Identifying and realizing sales / use tax savings opportunities.

Identifying and reducing risks of sales / use tax exposure.

Assist with developing and providing sales tax training for internal departments, including AR, AP, Sales, Procurement, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of relevant multi-state Sales Tax compliance experience.

Solid understanding of indirect and transactional tax principles and concepts.

Proven experience with Vertex and / or Avalara.

Knowledge of Canadian GST / HST / PST / QST is a plus.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work with all levels of internal and external customers.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

Intermediate experience using Alteryx and Power BI preferred.

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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