Sales Tax Compliance Manager

The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

Working within Tax, your mission will be to drive value-added work and support our core retail business goals. Our tax team focuses on all aspects of tax reporting including enhancing productivity and efficiency of core compliance through process and technology, monitoring tax risk and opportunities across all tax disciplines, engaging and educating Finance and the broader organization regarding tax considerations, and prioritizing team resources to support key work streams.

Job Description:

• Prepare and file state and local sales and use tax returns in a timely and accurate manner, complying with all jurisdictional regulations.
• Collaborate with the Data Technology team to gather, analyze, reconcile and prepare large datasets for integration into Vertex tax return software, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with current sales and use tax compliance requirements.
• Work closely with a Global Compliance team to coordinate data collection, review calculations and ensure timely and accurate completion of compliance tasks.
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation of sales tax accounts and ensure proper documentation is maintained to support filings and audits.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in sales and use tax laws; assess and implement changes to compliance processes needed to maintain compliance.
• Prepare and book monthly journal entries to support the compliance process.
• Participate in monthly close processes related to sales tax accounting and provide clear communication of tax results and variances to leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions for data collection, tax calculation and reporting workflows.
• Support external and internal audits by providing the required documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with tax research and special projects as needed.

Core Responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, preferably within the retail industry or a multi-jurisdictional environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, is required
• Experience using Vertex Return is highly preferred
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Experience with Alteryx is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work with large volumes of transactional data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex tax information to both technical and non-technical audiences

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performedboth onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].