US Indirect Tax Analyst

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About the Team

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and tech-savvy US Indirect Tax Specialist to join our tax team. This role manages US indirect tax obligations, primarily focusing on Sales Tax, Property Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, and Business License compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of US regulations and the ability to apply them in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring Workday’s compliance with indirect tax regulations, primarily focusing on US Indirect Tax. Your focus will be on all aspects of US, including but not limited to:

• Oversee and validate indirect tax returns (e.g., sales and use tax, property tax) prepared by third-party service providers across multiple jurisdictions

• Prepare Gross Receipts Tax and Business Tax returns for various jurisdictions

• Reconcile indirect tax accounts and ensure data accuracy within the general ledger

• Support sales tax audits, including documentation gathering and responding to auditor inquiries

• Conduct tax research on diverse indirect tax issues, such as nexus, taxability of products/services, and emerging tax legislation

• Support the implementation and maintenance of tax technology solutions and systems

• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Legal, IT) to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in indirect tax compliance

• Assist with ad hoc indirect tax projects, including automation, process enhancements, and transactional improvements (e.g., cash saving initiatives)

• Stay up to date on changes to US indirect tax legislation

• Address internal and external customer inquiries promptly by managing helpdesk tickets related to indirect tax matters

In addition to your core indirect tax responsibilities, you will also contribute to indirect tax compliance projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise in US sales and use, property, and business license tax.

About You

The ideal candidate is an expert in handling US indirect tax compliance and consulting. This role demands a proactive individual with a passion for process improvement and a strong understanding of US indirect tax functions.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience gained in an US Indirect Tax environment

• University degree in business, finance, accounting, or similar qualification

• Expert knowledge and experience in handling sales tax regulations and compliance requirements

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver results

Other Qualifications

• Preferably someone having Big Four experience, large public accounting firm or SaaS company is beneficial

• Proficiency in MS – Office, PowerBI, AI tools

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Ability to manage varied tasks and prioritize workload

• Capacity to contribute to the development of a fast-growing department

• Continually seeks to improve work processes and find ideas for more effective working

• Capacity to learn new concepts and technology quickly

• Flexibility to work across different time zones when required (in particular with the US time zone).

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

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