Tax Analyst

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

At Target in India, our US Sales and Use Tax Team is part of the engine powering compliance with the many tax rules and regulations governing our business operations. This team works closely with their colleagues in the US to navigate the complex world of indirect tax laws, meticulously preparing filings, reports and payments that keep our business running efficiently.

The Tax Analyst will be responsible for assisting on various aspects of the sales and use tax functions managed at Target In India.  This role primarily supports the sales and use tax compliance process by preparing and filing accurate sales and use tax returns, handling payments, reconciling general ledger accounts state-wise, gathering documentation to support sales tax audits etc.  This role will also focus on the below areas –

• Prepare accurate and timely sales and use tax workpapers to support tax returns and filings.
• Prepare state and local sales and use tax returns and other miscellaneous tax returns as required, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• File sales and use tax returns across multiple US jurisdictions, ensuring timely submission.
• Perform state-wise general ledger reconciliations for sales and use tax accounts.
• Support in filing responses to Sales / local tax authorities in relation to queries / clarifications on the returns filed, payments made, prepayment or filing thresholds, audit queries etc
• Prepare and manage Power of Attorney documents for tax-related matters by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to execute and maintain POA records.
• Gather and organize documentation required for sales and use tax audits.
• Maintain and update tax compliance calendars

Working within Tax, your mission will be to drive value-added work and support our core retail business goals.  Our tax team focuses on all aspects of tax reporting including enhancing productivity and efficiency of core compliance through process and technology, monitoring tax risk and opportunities across all tax disciplines, engaging and educating Finance and the broader organization regarding tax considerations, and prioritizing team resources to support key work streams.

Requirements

• 3/4 years of experience in sales and use tax preparation, compliance and accounting with an accounting firm or equivalent experience in a large corporate tax department
• Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent combination of professional education and experience
• Strong knowledge of US state and local tax regulations
• Experience with Vertex and SAP, or similar tax software and general ledger system, is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining appropriate prioritization and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external authorities.
• Detail oriented, organized and efficient in work processes.
• Strong technical skills, ability to work within multiple systems, and high proficiency with Microsoft applications. Experience in using data and analytical tools including Alteryx and data visualization tools is preferred.