Indirect Tax Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to support tax operations for a hybrid team based in Seattle, Washington. This is a Long-term Contract position suited for a senior team member who can step in quickly, work independently, and oversee a complex multi-jurisdiction compliance calendar with minimal supervision. The role focuses on maintaining accurate filings, guiding close activities, and providing practical tax insight in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full monthly indirect tax compliance process across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring activities move forward on schedule and risks are addressed early.

• Review indirect tax filings prepared by team members, including sales and use tax, business and occupation tax, and other state or local returns, to confirm accuracy and completeness before submission.

• Coordinate month-end tax close activities by setting timelines, aligning stakeholders, and making sure filings and payments are completed by required deadlines.

• Evaluate tax accruals and related journal entries to support accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal standards.

• Make well-reasoned taxability determinations on transactions and filing positions, escalating only when issues require broader review.

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to tax staff, helping strengthen the quality and consistency of compliance work.

• Support administrative and operational tasks that keep the indirect tax function running efficiently throughout the reporting cycle.

• Assist with process adjustments tied to team transition needs while maintaining continuity in compliance execution and deadline management.

• 10+ years of tax experience, with strong depth in indirect tax management and compliance.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multi-state monthly indirect tax filings in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience reviewing corporate tax return components related to indirect tax obligations.
• Strong knowledge of indirect tax rules, including sales tax, use tax, and state or local business tax requirements.
• Proven ability to manage compliance independently with limited onboarding and minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Consistent track record of meeting filing deadlines accurately and without lapses.
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail when reviewing returns, accruals, and taxability decisions.