Sr Indirect Tax Analyst
About The Position
CJ Schwan’s is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Tax Analyst to support indirect tax compliance through data analytics, tax technology, process improvement, and automation. The role combines indirect tax knowledge with technology and analytical skills to improve compliance efficiency and accuracy, reduce manual processes, and improve visibility into tax risks and opportunities. The analyst serves as a resource for tax data analysis, reporting, tax engine support, and technology-driven process improvements. The role partners with Accounting, Finance, IT, and other business stakeholders to develop scalable and efficient tax processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of indirect tax, tax technology, data analytics, or related experience.
- Experience with Vertex O-Series or comparable indirect tax technology.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with large data sets.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, KNIME, Alteryx, Power Automate, or similar analytics and automation tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform indirect tax compliance activities, including sales and use tax, business licenses, property tax, fuel tax, and other indirect tax filings.
- Prepare and process general ledger account reconciliations and journal entries for tax accounts.
- Develop and maintain tax reports, dashboards, reconciliations, and analytical tools for compliance and management reporting.
- Support and enhance tax technology platforms, including Vertex, SAP, reporting tools, and automation solutions.
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate and improve tax processes, data quality, controls, and documentation, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
- Gather and analyze tax data and prepare responses for audits, notices, and other tax authority inquiries.
- Lead the tax exemption process, including preparing and responding to vendor inquiries and maintaining customer exemption certificates.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and external providers on system implementations, enhancements, and testing.
- Research and analyze taxability, nexus, and regulatory matters and provide practical business recommendations.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and evaluate their impact on indirect tax obligations, compliance processes, and tax systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Time off programs
- Retirement and financial offerings
- Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
