EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.
Indirect Tax Manager
EyeCare Partners is currently seeking a Tax Manager to be a trusted member of the EyeCare Partners tax team. The Tax Manager is responsible for assisting the VP of Tax and the Tax Director in managing all indirect tax compliance for the Company, sales/use, tangible/ intangible personal property, gross receipts, license, excise, franchise, and other taxes. The Tax Manager is responsible for preparing or reviewing schedules necessary to respond to inquiries from outside auditors and assists with scheduling and supervising staff and external parties in the completion of tax compliance, including providing input in performance evaluations. The Tax Manager is responsible for assisting with the maintenance of tax compliance systems. Requirements include the ability to work independently, excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with various computer systems. The Tax Manager must have excellent attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Manage outsourced compliance activities
- Research as needed, including formal documentation of conclusions
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and accounting for indirect taxes
- Perform detailed review of workpapers for compliance and perform preparation of workpapers as needed
- Perform detailed review of direct and indirect tax returns and other filings; perform preparation of returns as needed
- Maintain tax compliance systems and processes; provide input in continuous improvement of automation
- Ensure items on Tax Calendar are completed accurately before due date; help maintain Tax Calendar
- Complete/maintain/monitor adherence to departmental policies and procedures
- Develop, train, mentor and assist in supervising/managing tax staff and seniors
- Assist with federal, state and local audits and notices for income and non-income taxes
- Assist with SOX documentation and walk-throughs by auditors
- Keep current with changes in tax laws and reporting requirements that affect the company
- Assist in integration of acquisitions; assist with tax planning projects and implementation
- Improving processes including capturing data at the source
- Other projects as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Master’s and/or CPA or CMI preferred
- 7+ years of experience, including at least 5 years supervising staff
- Must be proficient with use of Excel, Word, automated tax preparation software (Vertex experience a plus), general ledger software (SAP a plus), depreciation software (FAS a plus)
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, customer service and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational, communication, time management skills with attention to detail required
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to sit for an extended period of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Must work 40 hours each week to maintain full time status.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
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