Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

CVS Health•Cumberland, RI

About The Position

This role will support a broad indirect tax function, including sales, use, and property tax compliance, indirect tax audits, by owning workstreams end-to-end and partnering effectively across a large, complex organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned, hands-on generalist who can assume ownership quickly, operate with strong judgment and integrity, and proactively escalate or seek guidance when appropriate.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in indirect tax or a finance function (industry and/or public accounting)

Nice To Haves

3+ years of recent experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, results-oriented tax department or similar working environment.
Experience supporting property tax filings and/or property tax data requests.
Experience supporting indirect tax audits, including documentation gathering, workpaper preparation, and issue resolution.
Ability to work independently with strong prioritization, accuracy, and ownership, including knowing when to escalate risks or ask for guidance.
Demonstrated reliability and sound judgment in handling sensitive information, deadlines, and cross-team coordination.
Experience improving processes and controls, including standardization and automation, to improve end-to-end compliance quality and timeliness.
Analytical and tax research capability, including comfort translating complex tax concepts into clear guidance for non-tax partners.
Collaboration skills that enable strong working relationships across teams, including during high-volume periods.
Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency strongly preferred).
SAP experience
Ability and initiative to learn new systems required to perform job responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Execute all assigned sales, use, and property tax filings, including gathering data, preparing workpapers, reviewing outputs, and ensuring timely, accurate submission.
Provide cross-functional support to the audit, compliance, and the item file/research teams by flexing across priorities and stepping in as needed to maintain deadlines and quality standards.
Evaluate and improve compliance processes through standardization, control enhancements, documentation, and targeted automation to increase reliability and reduce rework.
Manage and resolve indirect tax notices and inquiries with internal stakeholders and third-party consultants, including business license-related matters, by researching issues, coordinating responses, and tracking to closure.
Support indirect tax audits by compiling and reviewing requested documentation, preparing audit workpapers, documenting outcomes, and partnering on remediation to reduce future exposure.
Prepare indirect tax accounting deliverables, including month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for indirect tax accounts.
Research and communicate indirect tax law changes and developments, translating practical implications for business partners.
Monitor nexus and filing responsibilities based on business activities to mitigate indirect tax risk and deficiencies.
Research and document taxability determinations for goods and services sold and purchased by the company, including recommendations for consistent application and controls.
Execute special projects as assigned, providing clear status updates, identifying risks, and following through to completion.