Tax Senior - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use

EY • Hartford, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Sales and Use Tax Senior, we’ll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress in your career.

Step into a pivotal role where you will advise on indirect tax regulatory changes and support compliance and reporting needs for both public and private entities. You’ll develop and implement strategies, operating models, and compliance frameworks to manage indirect taxes throughout the tax lifecycle, increasing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Key responsibilities include:

Identifying opportunities for tax optimization, credits, and refund recovery, as well as exposure reduction.
Managing indirect tax strategies, compliance processes, remediation, controversies, and corrective filings.
Supporting tax process reviews and technology transformation to enhance service offerings.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of professional knowledge in a broad range of sales and use tax processes, concepts and tools
• A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization
• Technical writing and research experience in a tax context
• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects
• Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment
• Demonstrated expertise in tax legislation and impact assessment.
• Proficiency in tax planning and optimization.
• Knowledge of audit quality and remediation techniques.
• Ability to drive process improvement and optimization.
• Experience in operating model design and analysis.
• Understanding of data quality, accounting principles, and standards.
• Skills in risk mitigation and data analysis/interpretation.
• Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Awareness of sustainability drivers and mega trends.
• Ability to build and manage relationships.
• Demonstrated client trust and value.
• Strong communication skills with impact.
• Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proven ability to drive outcomes and demonstrate learning agility.

Nice To Haves

• An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, US Bar membership, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or CMI designation.
• Experience assisting in completion of RFP responses.
• Experience tracking resource plans and budgets.
• Experience maintaining reports for engagement economics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of processes, solutions, and/or projects by delivering agreed activities and applying judgment to inform recommendations.
• Accountable for meeting personal targets that impact the immediate team.
• May help coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members.
• Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming).
• Defines and executes deliverables, tracks deliverable completion and project status.
• Makes decisions based on broad policies, applying personal knowledge and experience to guide decisions and resolve issues.
• Implements procedures and guidelines, working on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation.
• Provides general guidance as needed to others newer to the role or at a lower level.
• Analyze an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights
• Identify potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients
• Learn and research current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor
• Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities
• Research our clients’ business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs

Benefits

• comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• medical and dental coverage
• pension and 401(k) plans
• paid time off options
• flexible vacation policy
• time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level