Tax Analyst – SALT

Johnson & Johnson•New Brunswick, MA

3d•$79,000 - $142,000

About The Position

DePuy Synthes is recruiting a Tax Analyst, SALT, to support U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and audit activities. The role partners with Finance, Supply Chain, and external advisors to help ensure accurate tax reporting, manage risk, and support business decisions across a complex, multi-state operating environment. It offers exposure to indirect tax strategy within a global MedTech organization and opportunities to improve processes as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone company. The position is located in Raynham, Massachusetts. Travel is up to approximately 10%, primarily domestic. The anticipated base pay range is $79,000 to $142,000 annually. Following the planned separation of Johnson & Johnson’s Orthopaedics business, anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to required conditions and approvals, the employee is expected to become an employee of DePuy Synthes. Employment would then be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans; details of planned changes would be provided at an appropriate time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in state and local tax and/or indirect tax within a corporate or public accounting environment.
Working knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax concepts, compliance, and audit processes.
Experience analyzing transactional data and supporting indirect tax reporting.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-tax stakeholders.
Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Business-fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, or an MBA with a tax concentration.
Experience supporting indirect tax audits and interacting with taxing authorities.
Exposure to indirect tax planning initiatives and process improvement projects.
Experience in a manufacturing, MedTech, or life sciences environment.
Familiarity with tax engines or indirect tax automation tools.
Public accounting experience focused on SALT or indirect tax.
CPA certification or progress toward CPA; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and support U.S. state and local indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.
Support indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and working with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Analyze indirect tax implications of business activities, including new products, supply chain changes, and customer transactions.
Assist with SALT and indirect tax planning initiatives to support compliance and optimize tax positions.
Monitor changes in state and local tax legislation and assess potential business impacts.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tax treatment in ERP systems and transactional processes.
Support process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance indirect tax accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Participation in the consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with specified higher amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington, subject to policy and hire date.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.