Sales and Use Tax Manager

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose:

With over 45,000 employees in 45 countries. Worley is a global professional services company that specializes in providing expertise in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors and is seeking a Sales and Use Tax Manager in our Houston, TX office with the flexibility to work remotely if not based in Houston, TX.

The Sales and Use Tax Manager will report to the Sr. Tax Manager and will work closely with the Worley US tax group.

Responsibilities:

Serving as a subject matter expert for US sales and use tax for multi-billion-dollar projects:

• Liaise with Sr. Tax Manager and Tax Counsel to advise project personnel about sales and use tax implications for the project.
• Primary point of contact for the external client regarding sales and use tax issues inherent in the project.
• Assist with taxability determination for the projects related to AP and AR transactions.
• Perform sales and use tax research as needed.
• Gather data and assist with responses to state notices and assessment inquiries.
• Download and review system reports to support monthly sales and use tax filings.
• Coordinate sales and use tax filings and payments with internal stakeholders and ensure billable taxes are invoiced to the client.
• Perform sales and use tax accruals and collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate unreconciled balances and assist with resolution.
• Assist with exemption certificate management and with vendor tax disputes.
• Support sales & use tax audits by gathering data (pulling GL, details, invoices, and POs).
• Manage and extract queries and reports from ERP systems.
• Notify Project Finance and Project Accountants of discrepancies for proper reporting.
• Compile and maintain shipping and delivery information table.
• Help ensure any new projects are set up properly and inform Tax Team.

Qualifications - Internal

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in US sales and use tax including experience with managing US sales and use tax audits.
• Knowledge of US sales and use taxation in the engineering and construction industry is a plus.
• Must be detail oriented with good organizational and analytical skills and a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, able to work independently, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, ERM, Power BI, Alteryx are a plus.
• Experience or proficiency with PinPoint, Avalara, TTR, OneSource, Sabrix, Vertex or other transaction tax calculation systems are a plus.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent communication, analytical, research and negotiation skills.
• Ability to successfully resolve issues with minimal assistance.
• Ability to perform senior level analysis.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex tax issues.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Preferred:

• CPA, Master's in Accounting/Taxation, or CMI are preferred.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.