Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

About the role

About Our Client:The organization operates in the technology, AI, and data solutions space, serving consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. It addresses challenges in market share measurement, consumer behavior analysis, and growth strategies through predictive analytics and a proprietary data platform. With six decades of experience and a high-quality data set, the company supports clients in making informed business decisions.

About the Opportunity:The SENIOR ANALYST, INDIRECT TAX role is key in evolving the Global Tax function toward a proactive and technology-driven business partner. This position manages sales tax reporting, compliance, and related operations, collaborating closely with Tax, Finance, and business teams. The role ensures accurate tax filings, drives continuous process improvements, and supports audits, thereby contributing to the organization's regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information for multi-state sales and use tax returns and coordinate timely filings.
• Review and reconcile sales tax accounts, resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with gross receipts taxes, business licenses, personal property taxes, and other tax obligations.
• Monitor tax rate changes and regulatory updates.
• Support optimization and maintenance of tax automation software.
• Assist in managing sales and use tax audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues and new tax laws.
• Provide recommendations on tax positions and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and business partners to enhance tax processes.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing process improvements.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on sales tax matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Over three years of direct sales and use tax compliance experience in corporate tax, consulting, or public accounting.
• Experience with sales tax research tools such as Bloomberg Tax or similar.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and tax automation software; NetSuite and Avalara experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience in account reconciliations and resolving tax-related issues.
• Ability to independently manage compliance processes and prioritize deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Capacity to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

Salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000 USD. This position is also eligible for bonus pay.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan