Tax Services Assistant Manager - Indirect Tax - National Tax - EY EDGE - Sales & Use Tax Compliance Center

Job description

Tax Services Assistant Manager– National Tax – EDGE – Indirect Tax – Sales & Use Tax Compliance Canter

Our National Tax and EY EDGE practice is made up of a team of professionals providing specialized tax technical services to US and global clients. EDGE stands for Exceptional Delivery and Growth Engine because this team operates in a technical environment with deep process and service delivery experience that distinguishes EY in the marketplace. 

The opportunity

When you join EY EDGE, you’ll be at the heart of EY’s critical mission to build a better working world, applying your knowledge, skills and experience in assisting clients in meeting their business objectives. You will learn, grow and contribute—building new relationships and discovering the satisfaction that comes with producing high-quality, valued work and advice.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks;supporting clients by participating in day-to-day interactions with team members and providing a quality work product.Responsible for participating in and supervising compliance engagements as the fieldwork leader of an engagement team. Research complex tax theory and positions; Analyse information, prepare practical and creative solutions to the client's tax situation, and arrive at appropriate conclusions. Share tax planning ideas with others. Assist in the development of recommendations and implementation plans and assists in making quality decisions in complex and judgmental areas. Review work of staff to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation. Provide daily guidance to staff and help mentor and develop them. Adapt approach as needed to reflect changes in the client environment. You’llbe working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

Skills and attributes for success

·  Strong analytical skills as well as excellent written/verbal communication skills
·  Identify engagement and client service issues. Research and benchmark client data to industry data and explain client’s critical success factors to the engagement team.
·  Lead new client transitions, organizing transition requests to clients, working with experienced staff to integrate client requirements into software, perform testing during transition and communicate testing and other transition results to client, manager and EY.
·  Monitor the status of engagement team deliverables against plan and alter when needed. Manage to budget, making full use of the firm's engagement tracking system, implementing timely billings and collection strategies, and coordinating client service involving personnel from other firm practice units.  Make cost/benefit decisions and defend them.

To qualify for the role you must have

·  Undergraduate degree in accounting or tax, or equivalent
·  Experience managing client expectations and maintaining active communication with clients to ensure satisfaction.
·  six or more years of Sales & Use Tax Compliance experience
·  Experience using Microsoft Office
·  Capacity to work independently and effectively on a variety of tasks at the same time
·  Commitment to following through effectively on all requests
Ideally, you’ll also have
·  Experience in a professional services environment

What we look for

We’re interested in people with initiative who are not afraid to speak up, with a genuine desire to make things better across the business. You’ll need strong communication skills and the ability to handle information and data from multiple sources. If you’re ready to further build on your professional competencies, this role is for you.


What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off plus 12 observed holidays and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

·  Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
·  Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
·  The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. Apply today

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.