Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

ERM•Philadelphia, TX

About The Position

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the foundation of global tax compliance. If you’re an early-career tax professional ready to deepen your indirect tax experience and gain exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional environments, this is your opportunity to grow within a collaborative and high-performing global team at ERM. Indirect tax is critical to how ERM operates globally—impacting compliance, pricing, and business operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory alignment across multiple tax jurisdictions, while building the next generation of tax expertise within the organization. You will contribute directly to the integrity of ERM’s indirect tax processes by supporting compliance, strengthening documentation, and enabling informed business decisions. Your work will help reduce risk, improve data accuracy, and support audits and reporting across North America and beyond—while building the foundation for more advanced tax responsibilities. This role is designed to accelerate your development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to both indirect and broader tax disciplines—setting you up for long-term growth within ERM’s global tax function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in indirect tax, tax compliance, or a related finance function
Working knowledge of sales and use tax or similar indirect tax filings
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with large data sets
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a structured environment

Nice To Haves

Exposure to consulting or services-based organizations
Knowledge of Canadian GST/HST/PST frameworks
Experience with tax engines or sales tax software
Familiarity with multi-state or international tax considerations

Responsibilities

Support preparation and filing of indirect tax returns including sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, and similar filings
Assist with property tax returns, business license filings, and related compliance activities
Partner with senior team members on indirect tax audits by gathering data, preparing schedules, and coordinating responses
Conduct taxability research and document findings across various indirect tax areas
Provide indirect tax inputs to proposal and pricing teams
Maintain tax documentation, working papers, and internal process guidance
Prepare tax residency certificate requests (Form 8802) and track submissions
Compile and submit Census reporting (quarterly and annual)
Support estimated tax calculations (e.g., PBBIT) and tax payment processing
Maintain tax account reconciliations and rollforward schedules
Respond to internal stakeholder requests for financial and tax-related data
Perform periodic reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of tax filings
Stay current on regulatory changes and proactively flag updates to the team