URBN Indirect Tax Specialist

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

URBN is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Indirect Tax team as an Indirect Tax Specialist. This role will provide hands-on experience across a wide range of indirect tax responsibilities, including sales & use tax compliance, licensing, exemption management, and audit support. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, tax, or related field; experience in large corporate environment a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of accounting or tax principles; willingness to learn indirect tax concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word); exposure to Alteryx, Vertex, Oracle, or other systems a plus but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred, but equivalent experience considered.

Nice To Haves

• experience in large corporate environment
• exposure to Alteryx, Vertex, Oracle, or other systems

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and filing of high-volume U.S. sales & use tax (SUT) and Canadian GST/HST/QST/PST returns.
• Perform detailed monthly and quarterly reconciliation of sales and use tax liabilities and conduct transactional analysis and data reconciliations between Vertex and the general ledger to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage the full life cycle of business license renewals and registrations for all URBN brands.
• Maintain exemption certificates and support the validation process for audit readiness.
• Support indirect tax audits by pulling data, preparing analyses, and assisting with responses to auditors.
• Research basic tax issues and work with senior team members to provide recommendations to business partners.
• Help resolve notices and inquiries from taxing jurisdictions by gathering information and drafting responses.
• Assist with the yearly budgeting process and analyze monthly variances.
• Assist with system maintenance, process improvements, and other tax projects as assigned.

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees