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Join ABM Industries as a Tax Associate on our Sales & Use team and become part of a collaborative tax team supporting one of the nation's leading facility services companies. In this role, you'll support ABM's outsourced sales and use tax compliance process by coordinating with third-party service providers, assisting with technical tax research, supporting audits, maintaining tax data, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization. With ABM's growing $8B+ footprint, you'll gain exposure to complex indirect tax matters while building your career within a dynamic and evolving tax organization.
At ABM, the Sales & Use Tax Associate plays an important role in supporting the Company's indirect tax compliance and audit functions. Reporting to the Tax Manager, this position serves as a key liaison between ABM's business teams and external compliance providers to help ensure timely, accurate filings while contributing to process improvements, tax technology initiatives, and technical research.
- Work Location: Sugar Land, TX (Hybrid work model – 4 days per week (M–Th) onsite)
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We provide essential services to a wide range of industries including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, aviation, and industrial sectors.
ABM is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Support ABM's outsourced sales and use tax compliance process by gathering, validating, and providing tax data to third-party compliance providers for timely return preparation and filing.
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Review prepared sales and use tax returns for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness before filing, escalating questions or issues as appropriate.
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Coordinate with third-party compliance providers to resolve filing questions, data discrepancies, and jurisdictional issues.
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Prepare tax payment requests, wire transfers, and supporting documentation associated with sales and use tax filings.
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Maintain and update the indirect tax compliance calendar to ensure filing deadlines are met.
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Respond to taxing authorities regarding notices, information requests, and audit inquiries, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external service providers as needed.
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Research sales and use tax laws and provide technical guidance on business transactions, taxability determinations, and exemption issues.
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Maintain exemption certificates and internal taxability codes using third-party tax technology solutions.
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Prepare sales and use tax account reconciliations and assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities.
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Support indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, coordinating responses, and assisting with audit resolution.
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Identify opportunities to improve compliance processes, reporting, internal controls, and tax technology while performing other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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Minimum of 3 years of multi-state sales and use tax experience, or 2 years of sales and use tax experience plus 2 years of general accounting experience.
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Experience coordinating with third-party compliance providers or shared service organizations is preferred.
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Experience researching multi-state transaction tax issues.
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Experience working with state and local taxing authorities.
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Experience with Vertex sales and use tax software preferred; Vertex O Series is a plus.
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ERP experience such as Oracle or JD Edwards preferred.
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills; PivotTables and VLOOKUP experience preferred.
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Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax laws and regulations.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring filing deadlines.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
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Commitment to continuous process improvement and high-quality customer service.
About Us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350+ offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit http://www.abm.com.
ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility.
ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.
ABM directs all applicants to apply at http://www.abm.com/ ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes.
