Indirect Tax & Process Specialist

Job Description:

The selected candidate will serve as a member of the Corporate Tax Department responsible for indirect tax and transactional tax compliance, audit, and tax technology management for the company’s operations.  They will play a key role in the development of the overall structure of the indirect tax function of the company. 

Tax Audits:


* Prepare data for all state & local tax audits as requested by the auditor


* Effectively communicate a clear understanding of all tax positions taken by the company 


* Provide management any needed analysis to assist in concluding an audit


* Support or complete internal and external audit requests


* Manage and maintain process documentation related to transactional tax processes


* Collaborate with 3rd-party providers to review property tax assessments and provide the necessary internal documentation to support valuation appeals and protests.

Tax Compliance:


* Prepare sales and use tax returns and tax payments


* Prepare severance tax returns


* Prepare and file annual reports and business licenses


* Manage all exemption certificates requests


* Analyze transactional tax accruals and submit adjusting journal entries as needed


* Manage the end-to-end data flow to 3rd-party property tax co-sourcing partners, ensuring all fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers are accurately reported for annual renditions.


* Coordinate the funding and payment process for all indirect tax bills


* Oversee the accrual process for indirect taxes, validating that vendor-provided estimates align with internal financial reporting requirements.


* Effectively communicate within the organization

Tax Technology:


* Maintain tax technology interfaces with business systems to assure that sales tax determinations are proper and data is collected to support the tax returns



* Identify and communicate tax requirements associated with corporate technology implementations, enhancements, or upgrades.


* Identify opportunities for improvement and application of technology best practices


* Manage 3rd party service provider and tax consulting relationships

Required Skills:


* Strong written and oral communication skills, detail-oriented


* Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within project timelines


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and tax research software


* Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, Dynamics, or other general ledger software system


* Knowledge or experience with data analytic or robotic platforms is a plus


* Knowledge and understanding of sales and use tax compliance software (Vertex Cloud, Avalara, SOVOS, etc.)