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Transactional Tax Senior Manager

AT Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola

Transactional Tax Senior Manager

Charlotte, NC

Requisition ID: 191070

Posting Locations: Charlotte

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The Transactional Tax Senior Manager is responsible for contributing and managing all sales/use tax, soft drink tax, gross receipts tax and fuel tax (IFTA) tax compliance functions of the Company; keeping current with all of the related transactional tax laws and regulations; changes that occur each year and its impact on the Company; identifying and assisting in the implementation of strategic tax planning and cost saving initiatives; and managing all accounting journal entries, account analysis, and budget preparation/submissions for completeness. This position will assist in the configuration and maintenance of SAP, Vertex and other related tax software and systems to ensure proper compliance. This position will support and manage all associated transactional tax audits; provide tax consulting knowledge associated with sales tax exemption certificates; and provide training and knowledge-sharing to other internal customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the sales/use, gross receipts and soft drink tax compliance process for monthly, quarterly and annual filings by ensuring the timely payment and filings of applicable returns, managing the related journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, documentation, and validation of the related general ledger account balances consistent with GAAP, SOX and other system requirements.
  • Manage the sales tax compliance software tools (i.e., Vertex, SAP) to ensure these are configured, maintained, and updated as necessary in a timely manner each month. This includes testing for system changes and upgrades.
  • Identifying and assisting in the implementation of strategic tax planning and cost saving initiatives on behalf of the Company.
  • This position will support and manage associated transactional tax audits and other internal requests for information related to transactional taxes.
  • Provide tax consulting knowledge associated with sales tax exemption certificates and preparation of vendor certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Possess strong accounting, analytical and research skills.
  • Possess skills associated with performing tax research and analyzing such research to make tax determinations on taxation matters for the Company.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of multi-state sales/use and other miscellaneous excise tax laws.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of tax code, compliance and procedures for corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies.
  • Possess a strong knowledge with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements.
  • Experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements.
  • Possess a strong ability to utilize project management and accounting best practices to organize and prioritize tasks and the tasks of other tax team members.
  • Contributes and manages tax planning and cost saving initiatives.
  • Possess extensive tax law knowledge and expert use of tax (Vertex O Series and Vertex Returns) and non-tax ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Possess strong data analysis skills in spreadsheet applications using tools such as Alteryx and Microsoft Excel. Ability to perform higher level functions within Excel including pivot tables, v-lookups and analyze complex information.
  • Manage under the leadership of the Director, Transactional Tax related transactional tax audits associated with the voluminous monthly, quarterly and annual filings.
  • Organized and forward-thinking mindset to ensure internal and external deadlines are met.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Knowlege acquired through 5 to 7 years relevant work experience
  • (CPA) Certified Public Accountant or (CMI) Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or Masters in Accounting or Business Administration

Work Environment

Hybrid work position requiring time in the office.

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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, USA
Job ID: cocacola-191070-en_US
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)