Tax Analyst

About the role

A new position focused primarily on U.S. state tax matters, with additional support for federal and international tax needs. The Tax Analyst will work across multiple tax disciplines, including accounting, compliance, forecasting, indirect taxes, payroll, and planning for U.S. federal, international, state, and local taxes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Tax Director with implementing Vertex sales and use tax software, including project management, preparing sales tax registrations, and collecting reseller certificates.
• Investigate and respond to tax notices from governmental agencies for various types of taxes.
• Forecast U.S. tax liabilities at both federal and state levels.
• Prepare tax calculations for quarterly estimated income taxes and assist with payments.
• Support tax calculations for compliance and provision workstreams completed by outside vendors.
• Utilize ADP SmartCompliance to manage payroll tax processes, acting as a liaison between the company and ADP for system upgrades, enhancements, or issues.
• Conduct tax research to support decision-making and acquisition activity.
• Support audit activity for U.S. and foreign federal, state, and local taxes.
• Draft tax memoranda and other documentation to support the financial statement audit.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve tax operations.
• Create and maintain tax policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, legal, and HR teams to drive positive business outcomes.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of tax experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income, sales and use, and payroll tax.
• Proficiency in tax research.
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Must be a “US Person” (U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or protected individual under refugee/asylum status) due to ITAR and EAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Query or other technology tools.
• Hands-on experience with Vertex and/or ADP SmartCompliance.
• Familiarity with ASC 740 and internal controls.