Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

WillScot•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst role is a key role within WillScot responsible for overseeing all aspects of business license tax compliance and participating in day-to-day indirect tax matters. This position will lead US business license tax compliance — while assisting with sales and use tax, personal property tax, real estate tax, VAT, excise, and other transaction-based taxes — and aiding to driving automation and efficiency initiatives to optimize overall indirect tax processes. Customer tax exemptions will also be a job responsibility. The role requires a blend of technical tax expertise, technology acumen, and leadership and communication skills to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability in a dynamic business environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance Taxation or related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred.
Minimum two (2) years progressive experience in indirect tax; Big 4 CPA firm or Corporate Tax preferred.
Experience with multi-national corporations required.
Strong working knowledge of tax technology platforms (i.e., Vertex, Avalara, SAP, Oracle) and ERP systems preferred.
Experience leading technology implementation projects and process automation initiatives.
US Business License Tax compliance experience.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Knowledge of customer tax exemption documentation and validation.
Strong working knowledge of Indirect Tax laws and regulations, compliance requirements and Business License reporting and requirements.
Strong proficiency with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) for tax reporting.
Understanding of emerging tax technologies and trends such as AI and RPA in tax processes.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree or CPA preferred
Big 4 CPA firm or Corporate Tax preferred
Strong working knowledge of tax technology platforms (i.e., Vertex, Avalara, SAP, Oracle) and ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute US indirect tax strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Oversee business license compliance for all Indirect Tax obligations (state and local for US) across jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
Daily review and processing of customer tax exemption certificates.
Assist with monthly Indirect Tax account reconciliations and internal/external SOX control requirements.
Oversee application and processing of customer tax exemptions certificates and issuance of tax exemption certificates to vendors.
Monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on business operations; implement necessary process updates.
Resolve any issues with state and local taxing authorities.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to manage tax risk and support business initiatives.
Assist with all Indirect Tax audits.
Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of tax technology solutions (e.g., ERP tax engines, automation tools, data analytics platforms).
Drive digital transformation projects to streamline indirect tax processes and enhance data accuracy.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve tax reporting and compliance.
Establish governance and controls for tax systems and data integrity.
Collaborate with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities as needed.
Communicate complex tax and technology concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrate a culture and willingness for continuous improvement and collaboration across global tax and finance teams.
Develop training programs to enhance technical and technology skills within the tax organization and internal stakeholders.
Additional Duties and Functions as assigned