<p>We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller for a 2+ month engagement. This is a hands-on accounting role supporting a professional, global organization. </p><p><strong>MUST HAVE: Multistate and International Sales Tax experience and be able to troubleshoot in Avalara.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support the <strong>month-end close process</strong>, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Perform and review <strong>advanced accounting activities</strong> in accordance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Support <strong>domestic and international consolidations</strong> across multiple entities.</li><li>Work with accounting operations involving <strong>the UK, Belgium, India, and Australia</strong>.</li><li>Review and <strong>approve journal entries</strong> and accounting adjustments.</li><li>Manage and support <strong>sales and use tax</strong> activities across multiple states.</li><li>Utilize <strong>Avalara</strong> to support sales-tax compliance and reporting.</li><li>Support <strong>VAT</strong> requirements related to international operations.</li><li>Prepare and/or support <strong>tax provision</strong> calculations and related accounting.</li><li>Support <strong>global intercompany activity</strong>, including reconciliations and accounting transactions.</li><li>Research and resolve complex accounting issues and provide hands-on support to the accounting team.</li><li>Serve as a knowledgeable accounting resource across a variety of financial and operational matters.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Maintain a high level of <strong>accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality</strong> in all accounting activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>