Global Indirect Tax Technology Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Philadelphia, PA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Global Indirect Tax Technology Senior Associate, you will help modernize
tax departments through practical automation, advanced analytics, intelligent
document processing, and AI-enabled solutions. While the role supports
initiatives across all tax types (direct and indirect), there is a strong focus
on Global Indirect Tax, including Sales & Use Tax (SUT), VAT, GST, and
E-Invoicing, given the operational complexity and data intensity in these areas.
This role requires a balance of advanced data skills, experience with low-code
and intelligent automation platforms, and consulting capabilities to help drive
the technical transformation of our clients’ tax functions.

This position focuses on improving the operational backbone of the tax function
by connecting data, automating workflows, improving visibility, and enabling
more scalable tax processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Analytics, MIS, Computer Engineering), with demonstrated experience implementing tax technology solutions required
• 3+ years of progressive experience in tax technology consulting, tax operations, or a technical role within public accounting or industry required
• Strong SQL skills for querying and analyzing large transactional datasets
• Experience with Python or similar languages for scripting, analytics, or ETL processes
• Working knowledge of ERP data structures across financial, procurement, and invoicing modules (e.g., SAP or Oracle)
• Experience with low-code automation tools, including Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI)
• Hands-on experience with RPA tools such as Power Automate or UiPath
• Experience with ETL tools such as Alteryx and Power Query; familiarity with KNIME or Domo is a plus
• Experience designing dashboards and data models using Power BI or Tableau
• Exposure to AI, machine learning concepts, or Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) applied to business processes or tax workflows
• Ability to manage technical workstreams and deliver solutions from design through deployment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex tax and data challenges into actionable technical solutions
• Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax, VAT, or GST) preferred
• Industry focus certifications preferred (PMP, CISA, CMI, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, SharePoint integrations, or modern data platform architectures is a plus

Responsibilities

• Building data pipelines and automation workflows to streamline tax data processing and compliance activities
• Developing dashboards and analytics to provide tax leaders with improved operational insight and decision support
• Designing and implementing intelligent document processing and applied AI solutions to automate tax data extraction and classification
• Working directly with tax leaders to identify process gaps and develop scalable technology solutions
• Translating complex tax and data challenges into practical technical solutions using modern data and automation tools
• Supporting the full solution lifecycle including requirements gathering, architecture design, building, testing, and deployment
• Working with tax department processes, terminology, and workflows
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including tax professionals, data engineers, and client stakeholders
• Contributing to internal innovation efforts and helping develop new tax technology capabilities within the practice
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level