Tax Manager at iHerb in Irvine, CA

Job Summary: The Tax Manager will work on various tax reporting, compliance and planning projects as directed by the Director of Tax. The Tax Manager will support and review month end close activities. Job Expectations: Oversee the end-to-end preparation and filing of state, local, and international indirect tax returns. Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax preparers, ensuring all data provided is accurate and filings meet all statutory deadlines. Prepare and review US and foreign indirect tax filings and reconciliations. Review and oversee monthly reconciliations of various tax accounts on the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Manage SOX control documentation. Manage and gather information for tax authority audits, as well as other ad hoc projects. Led communications and negotiations with tax authorities Oversee the maintenance of the tax calendar, tax notice log, and carryover schedules. Remain current and up-to-date on existing and upcoming tax laws. Research tax issues in all applicable areas of tax including memorandum write-up of results and maintaining legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws. Serve as the functional lead for the company’s tax engine (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), overseeing tax rule maintenance, jurisdictional mapping, and product taxability configurations. Lead or play a key role in the end-to-end implementation of tax engine and serve as the tax subject matter expert in system implementations. Develop understanding of tax data and processes for cash tax forecasting and automation initiatives. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task Strong communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Equipment Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred Experience with Avalara, Vertex, or other Tax Engines. Experience Requirements: Generally, requires a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant income tax and/or sales tax and accounting experience, with Big 4/Mid-Tier CPA firms preferred. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. CPA preferred. Master’s Degree in Taxation a plus. #LI-ME1 The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work.  The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.  iHerb, LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies. For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com. Anticipated Pay Scale: $130,000—$145,000 USD Staffing Agency Submission Notice iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization. About iHerb iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience. We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries. Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world. With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team: Focus on the Customer · Empower Our People · Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly · Embrace Diversity & Inclusion · Strive for Simplicity iHerb Benefits At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for. iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.