Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

Equinix•Dallas, TX

1d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst will focus on tax compliance and reporting as well as audit defense and tax planning for our Hyperscale business. Primary responsibilities include ensuring U.S. & Canadian transaction tax, property tax, and gross receipt returns are timely and accurately filed. The Senior Tax Analyst will assist with defense of these filings in front of external auditors and work with the commercial business to ensure timely and accurate response to all indirect tax related questions.

Requirements

3+ years work experience with Big 4 and/or corporate indirect tax department
BA in Accounting or Finance (MS in Taxation is desirable)
Working knowledge of Oracle and Vertex (or similar software)
Demonstrated technical strength and knowledge related to indirect tax - Property tax expertise is a big plus
Self-starter with strong accounting, analytical, creative problem-solving and project management skills
Ability to recognize, understand and analyze complex indirect tax related issues and propose resolutions to the indirect tax management team
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel in an organization
Must be well-organized, hands on, and detail oriented
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

Work with the Indirect Tax Team to ensure all U.S. & Canadian Sales/Use, GST, property tax, gross receipt returns, and miscellaneous business filings are timely and accurately filed
Prepare and maintain property tax forecast
Work with external consultants to manage property tax appeals
Work with the commercial business to ensure customer’s as well as internal business partner’s indirect tax questions are addressed
Ensure that all sales/use, GST, gross receipt, and property tax accounts are properly reconciled
Work with the indirect tax management team on U.S. and Canadian tax Audits with a view toward settling in an efficient and cost-effective manner
Assist the indirect tax management team with researching technical matters using internal research products as well as coordinating with outside experts to ensure proper tax positions are taken
Participate in system implementation of changes related to product taxability
Assist the Indirect Tax Team with ad hoc projects including global VAT compliance