Manager, Tax

Reference: R-2548226Posted: 2026-07-21Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United StatesSalary: $80000 - $155000/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: Home OfficePosition Summary...The Manager, Tax leads the development and execution of tax compliance, planning, and audit processes across the organization. This role involves managing 1099 information reporting returns, ensuring regulatory adherence, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies. The manager oversees training initiatives, mentors team members, and drives continuous process improvements while maintaining accurate documentation and risk mitigation. By partnering with cross-functional teams, this position supports effective tax reporting and compliance, contributing to the company’s financial integrity and operational excellence.About the team:Our team develops scalable 1099 tax and withholding compliance processes for Walmart, ensuring accurate calculation, withholding, disbursement, and reporting of earnings. We play a vital role in regulatory compliance, tax accuracy, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement. By collaborating across functions, the team supports risk management and enhances operational efficiency. Members contribute to system enhancements, tax research, and compliance strategies, directly impacting company performance and stakeholder confidence. The team fosters a culture of accountability, adaptability, and professional growth while maintaining high standards of integrity and compliance.What you'll do...Execute and manage day-to-day tax operations for independent contractor earnings, including W-8 and W-9 validation, statutory withholding, tax remittance, and related regulatory processes.Ensure processes are performed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.Oversee high-volume Form 1099 information reporting workflows for IRS and state and local tax (SALT), including Forms 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1042-S, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.Maintain strong controls and audit-ready documentation supporting reporting and withholding activities.Drive process improvements, enhance automation and data integrity, support regulatory changes, and mitigate risks through monitoring, defect resolution, and strengthened controls.What you'll bring...Extensive experience in federal, state, and international tax compliance including 1099 information reporting, statutory withholding, tax remittance, and related regulatory reporting processes.Manage high-volume tax reporting and withholding processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while maintaining strong operational controls and audit-ready documentation.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements and automation within tax operations.Proven skills in mentoring and training team members to enhance departmental capabilities.Expertise in collaborating cross-functionally to identify risks and opportunities for tax savings and system enhancements.Ability to manage tax notices, resolve issues timely, and communicate effectively with senior management and auditors.At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stockㅤㅤㅤㅤ‎ Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field and 2 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income taxcompliance, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in accounting, finance, income tax compliance, or related area.Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.Leading cross-functional projects, License to practice law in at least one state, Supervisory experienceJ.D., Masters: Accounting, Masters: Business, Masters: Economics, Masters: Finance, Masters: LawCertified Public Accountant (CPA) - CertificatePrimary Location...805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.SummaryThe Manager, Tax leads the development and execution of tax compliance, planning, and audit processes across the organization. This role involves managing 1099 information reporting returns, ensuring regulatory adherence, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize tax strategies. The manager oversees training initiatives, mentors team members, and drives continuous process improvements while maintaining accurate documentation and risk mitigation. By partnering with cross-functional teams, this position supports effective tax reporting and compliance, contributing to the company’s financial integrity and operational excellence. About the team: Our team develops scalable 1099 tax and withholding compliance processes for Walmart, ensuring accurate calculation, withholding, disbursement, and reporting of earnings. We play a vital role in regulatory compliance, tax accuracy, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement. By collaborating across functions, the team supports risk management and enhances operational efficiency. Members contribute to system enhancements, tax research, and compliance strategies, directly impacting company performance and stakeholder confidence. The team fosters a culture of accountability, adaptability, and professional growth while maintaining high standards of integrity and compliance.Preferred qualifications[]