Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant - US Indirect Tax (Sales and Use Tax)

Job Title

US Sales & Use Tax Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented US Sales & Use Tax Accountant with 46 years of experience in indirect tax compliance to support multi-state U.S. sales and use tax operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Sales & Use Tax return preparation, review, and compliance, along with hands-on experience using Vertex and Alteryx. This role requires advanced analytical capabilities, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate tax filings, maintain compliance with state and local tax regulations, support audits, analyze tax data, and drive process improvements through automation and technology-enabled solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Use Tax Compliance

• Prepare, review, and file multi-state U.S. Sales and Use Tax returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile tax liabilities and ensure alignment between tax returns, general ledger balances, and supporting documentation.
• Manage exemption certificates and ensure compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Maintain accurate tax records, workpapers, and audit-ready documentation.

Tax Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze transaction-level data to ensure accurate tax determination and reporting.
• Identify tax calculation discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
• Support tax account reconciliations and provide periodic compliance reporting to management.
• Assist with tax accrual calculations and related financial reporting requirements.

Audit & Notice Management

• Support state and local tax audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Research and resolve tax notices from various taxing authorities.
• Assist in implementing corrective actions and process improvements resulting from audit findings.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Utilize Vertex for tax determination, tax reporting, and compliance support.
• Leverage Alteryx to automate workflows, enhance data validation processes, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline compliance processes through automation and data analytics.
• Collaborate with Tax Technology, Finance, and IT teams to support system enhancements and process optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Business teams to ensure accurate tax treatment of transactions.
• Provide guidance on sales and use tax matters and support business initiatives from a tax compliance perspective.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding tax-related requirements and compliance matters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 46 years of relevant experience in U.S. Sales and Use Tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state Sales & Use Tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Vertex tax software.
• Proficiency in Alteryx for data preparation, analytics, and process automation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and complex data analysis.
• Experience supporting tax audits and managing tax notices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multinational corporation, shared services environment, or large indirect tax function.
• Familiarity with tax automation and data analytics tools.
• Working knowledge of Python and SQL for data analysis, automation, and tax reporting processes will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of U.S. indirect tax compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Exceptional analytical and data management skills.

Employment Type- Full-Time

Location-Bangalore

If interested, please send CV to Snigdha Jha,

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Regards

Snigdha Jha

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