Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced comprehensive Indirect tax services for multiple entities.
• Gathers & manipulates data from various systems to prepare workpapers.
• Prepares and files state and local sales and use tax returns as assigned (US & Canada). VAT experience a plus.
• Verifies and manages sales tax resale and exemption certificates.
• Processes sales tax verifications
• Provides Indirect Tax quotes.
• Identifies tax nexus with new jurisdictions as needed.
• Assists Indirect Tax Director with Credits & Incentives projects as needed.
• Completes advanced tax research and communicates tax recommendations for specific tax scenarios as they arise, and maintains tax matrices.
• Responds to inquiries made by sales and use tax authorities with respect to returns filed and tax paid.
• Responds to a variety of internal and external inquiries promptly.
• Manages sales/use and misc. audits & appeals under the supervision of the Indirect Tax Director.
• Performs account reconciliations.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and automation using advanced technology. 
• Keeps abreast of new legislative and other developments in the area of Indirect Tax.
• Other tasks as assigned by Indirect Tax Director

Qualifications / Education

• BA or BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business                                  
• 7 years of experience in Indirect Tax
• IPT training/certification(s) a plus
• Leasing Experience Preferred

Skills

• Must be a highly motivated individual with a high level of initiative and an attitude of willingness.
• Ability to learn and conceptualize quickly.
• Must be a team player willing to assist others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to provide superior customer service and maintain cooperative working relationships. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously or with a team.  
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency with MS suite, especially advanced Excel, Power Query, AI/Automation and tax research tools
• Understanding of accounting and business principles
• Experience with Vertex/Avatax/ATR/CCH software a plus

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