Senior Tax Analyst, SALT/Indirect

About the role

The Senior Tax Analyst, SALT/Indirect plays a key role in supporting DePuy Synthes’ U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and audit activities. This role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and external advisors to help ensure accurate tax reporting, manage risk, and support business decisions across a complex, multi-state operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and support U.S. state and local indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Support indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and working with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Analyze indirect tax implications of business activities, including new products, supply chain changes, and customer transactions.
• Aid in tax planning initiatives related to SALT and indirect taxes to support compliance and optimize tax positions.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tax treatment in ERP systems and transactional processes.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls related to indirect taxes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, or MBA with a tax concentration preferred.
• Experience: 4-6 years of experience in state and local tax and/or indirect tax within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Skills: Working knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax concepts, compliance, and audit processes; experience analyzing transactional data and supporting indirect tax reporting; strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-tax stakeholders; proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Preferred: Experience supporting indirect tax audits and interacting with taxing authorities; exposure to indirect tax planning initiatives and process improvement projects; experience in a manufacturing, MedTech, or life sciences environment; familiarity with tax engines or indirect tax automation tools; public accounting experience with a focus on SALT or indirect tax.