Tax Senior - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use

EY•Hartford, DC

1d•$81,700 - $153,500•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.
Meet personal targets that impact the immediate team.
Help coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members.
Meet performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming).
Define and execute deliverables, track deliverable completion and project status.
Make decisions based on broad policies, applying personal knowledge and experience to guide decisions and resolve issues.
Implement procedures and guidelines, working on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation.
Provide general guidance as needed to others newer to the role or at a lower level.
Advise on indirect tax regulatory changes and support compliance and reporting needs for both public and private entities.
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.
Identify opportunities for tax optimization, credits, and refund recovery, as well as exposure reduction.
Manage indirect tax strategies, compliance processes, remediation, controversies, and corrective filings.
Support tax process reviews and technology transformation to enhance service offerings.
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.