Senior Accountant, Indirect Tax

LGC Group•Milford, MA

4d•$85,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is a U.S.-focused role responsible for managing Canada and U.S. indirect tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities. The role supports strategic tax planning, risk management, and process optimization across the US legal entities, and collaborates closely with finance teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
Prior work experience in a tax accounting role, specifically indirect or sales tax
Experience with or leading sales tax audits
Experience with or leading implementation of tax software systems
Prior in-house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable
Strong technical knowledge of Canadian and US indirect tax laws
Knowledge of personal property tax and unclaimed property is a plus
Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Vertex) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP)
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Minimum 4 years of US indirect tax experience, including time at a Big Four firm.
Hands-on and practical approach to problem-solving.
Proactive and takes initiative: a role where you can add value every day
Comfortable working in dynamic environments with moving deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and non-integrated systems.
Kind, collaborative, and respectful — we value team players who build trust and bring positive energy to the workplace.
Able to maintain focus and accuracy under pressure and navigate ambiguity with resilience and optimism.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
Prior in-house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable
Knowledge of personal property tax and unclaimed property is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end preparation and review of Canadian (GST/HST, PST, QST) and US Sales & Use tax returns and Personal Property renditions, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
Manage indirect tax accounting and reconciliations, including overseeing tax liability accounts, month-end accruals, and true-up analysis to ensure financial statement accuracy.
Monitor indirect tax legislative changes to assess and communicate impacts on the company’s tax profile.
Oversee and lead indirect tax audits, serving as the primary point of contact for tax authorities and managing the retrieval of transactional data and documentation.
Perform regular nexus reviews and taxability studies to identify and mitigate potential exposure across new and existing jurisdictions.
Maintain comprehensive support for tax positions, including exemption certificate management and audit-ready files.
Provide strategic indirect tax advice on business initiatives, including product launches, M&A due diligence, and intercompany transactions.
Determine taxability for new products and services, ensuring correct tax mappings are applied within ERP systems.
Partner with non-tax stakeholders (Procurement, Sales, and IT) to embed indirect tax requirements into business processes and contract negotiations.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of indirect tax data collection and reporting.
Drive automation and system enhancements, leading the integration of tax engines (e.g., Vertex) with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or IFS).

Benefits

Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
Flexible work options
Pet Insurance for our furry friends
Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
PTO that begins immediately
Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!