Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

A great UHY client is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Analyst. The ideal candidate will have multi-state sales and use tax compliance experience, strong knowledge of nexus and indirect tax regulations, and advanced Excel and tax technology skills.

The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst role is a remote position. This is a direct hire position.

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst Responsibilities

• Assist Tax Leadership with the continued development of tax technology and automation initiatives to improve scalability, accuracy, and reporting.
• Support sales and use tax compliance by gathering data for outsourced tax return preparation through Vertex.
• Review completed sales and use tax returns for accuracy prior to approval and payment.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple state and local jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales tax data from accounting systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Administer the exemption certificate process, including collection, validation, maintenance, and compliance with state-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for resale and other exemption certificates.
• Manage sales tax registrations for new entities, business locations, and jurisdictions as nexus is established.
• Prepare and submit sales tax license applications and supporting documentation to state tax authorities.
• Monitor changes in sales and use tax laws, tax rates, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Research and respond to indirect tax questions from internal business partners.
• Assist with nexus studies, tax audits, and information requests from taxing authorities.
• Review personal property tax filings for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to indirect tax processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA candidate or active CPA preferred.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in sales and use tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax principles, nexus concepts, and multi-state compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and analysis of large data sets.
• Experience working with tax software; Vertex experience is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with state tax registration portals and sales tax licensing processes preferred.
• Experience coordinating with outsourced tax service providers and managing tax-related projects is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality work.

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