Overview:

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit (url removed) for more details.

Responsibilities:

Arcfield is seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager.

The Indirect Tax Manager is a critical member of the corporate tax team and major contributor to the company’s success. As the Indirect Tax Manager, you will be responsible for all indirect tax compliance and audits including sales and use, gross receipts and property tax, analysis and mitigation as well as systems improvements and integration.  This position works closely with finance and other cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is a team player who will work with accounting, procurement, program management, and other teams within the organization to identify opportunities for improvement and areas of potential risk.  They will perform tax research and monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations to make the appropriate updates to financial systems and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and file sales and use, gross receipts, and property tax returns on a timely and accurate basis; gather and review transaction data to support tax returns

Develop, improve, and streamline processes and procedures for sales and use tax compliance

Monitor the sales tax system and perform system testing to ensure correct rates and tax rules are applied

Respond to tax notices & inquiries from tax authorities and resolve outstanding issues

Analyze GL, reconciliations, and tax reports to ensure accurate reporting of tax; reconcile data between systems to ensure integrity and accuracy

Review company purchasing activity for proper sales and use tax treatment

Process and document customer tax exemption requests

Maintain overall tax filing and reporting calendar and coordinate timing of inputs with other departments

Perform tax accounting including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations

Identify tax savings and prepare refund claims

Interact and collaborate effectively with other members of the Tax Department, operating divisions, corporate accounting, etc.

Assist with the preparation and filing of federal and state income and franchise taxes

Special projects as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Extensive corporate sales and use, gross receipts, and property tax experience

Strong financial accounting, analytical, and tax research skills

Strong accounting ERP systems experience - Deltek CostPoint experience a plus

Experience in government contracting environment a plus

Strong overall computer skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and large amounts of data in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of non-income tax experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 10-12 years of professional experience, MS with 8-10 years of professional experience, or PhD with 5-7 years of professional experience

Master’s degree in Tax or an accounting discipline is a plus

Preferred candidates have a CPA license

EEO Statement:

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.