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Indirect Tax Specialist

Indirect Tax Specialist

CompanyMarsh & McLennan
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$72000 – $144000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in tax/accounting.
  • 5+ years of experience with US Indirect Tax reporting, including sales and use, personal property, gross receipts, and business tax.
  • Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Alteryx, or similar database tools for manipulating large data sets.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and government agencies.
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple deliverables.
  • Strong analytical skills with innovative problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with systems such as Oracle and Vertex, and tax reporting processes requiring data collation from multiple systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage indirect tax controversies, including audit defense and voluntary disclosure agreements.
  • Contribute to cost savings initiatives through reverse audits and refund reviews.
  • Assist with research, state tax nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and quantification of potential sales and use/indirect tax exposures.
  • Provide support and analysis on various indirect tax questions.
  • Oversee acquisition integrations to ensure compliance with indirect tax processes.
  • Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures related to indirect tax.
  • Identify technology tools and processes for indirect tax automation to reduce manual work and enhance compliance efficiency.
  • Manage product taxability configurations and system enablement, including nexus settings and product mappings.
  • Provide guidance to junior staff and support the Assistant Director, Indirect Tax, on all related matters.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A desire and ability to drive continuous process improvements.
  • Independence and attention to detail, with the ability to seek guidance when needed.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • A self-motivated problem solver with experience in researching and applying tax laws to complex scenarios.