Virtual
Indirect Tax Accountant
Virtual, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Indirect Tax Accountant with a strong background in international tax to join their dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing indirect tax compliance and planning on a global scale. This role requires a deep understanding of VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of VAT, GST, and other indirect tax returns for various international jurisdictions.
Tax Planning and Strategy:
Develop and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies to minimize indirect tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.
Advisory and Support:
Provide expert advice and support to internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters, including transaction structuring, supply chain management, and contract review.
Audit and Risk Management:
Manage and coordinate indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring all documentation and responses are accurate and timely.
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of indirect tax compliance and reporting.
Training and Development:
Mentor and train junior tax staff, providing guidance on technical tax matters and professional development.
Research and Analysis:
Stay current with changes in international tax laws and regulations, conducting research and analysis to assess their impact on the company’s operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with finance, legal, and business units to ensure alignment on tax strategies and compliance.
Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
Experience : Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in indirect tax, with significant exposure to international tax issues is required.
Technical Skills : In-depth knowledge of VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions. Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and data.
Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in tax calculations and reporting.
Team Player : Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm.
Master’s degree in Taxation or related field.
Experience with tax technology and automation solutions.
Job Style:
This is a
hybrid
role, requiring the Senior Indirect Tax Accountant to work onsite 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remaining days.
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Indirect Tax Accountant with a strong background in international tax to join their dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing indirect tax compliance and planning on a global scale. This role requires a deep understanding of VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Reporting:
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, filing, and payment of VAT, GST, and other indirect tax returns for various international jurisdictions.
Tax Planning and Strategy:
Develop and implement tax-efficient structures and strategies to minimize indirect tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with local and international tax regulations.
Advisory and Support:
Provide expert advice and support to internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters, including transaction structuring, supply chain management, and contract review.
Audit and Risk Management:
Manage and coordinate indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, ensuring all documentation and responses are accurate and timely.
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of indirect tax compliance and reporting.
Training and Development:
Mentor and train junior tax staff, providing guidance on technical tax matters and professional development.
Research and Analysis:
Stay current with changes in international tax laws and regulations, conducting research and analysis to assess their impact on the company’s operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with finance, legal, and business units to ensure alignment on tax strategies and compliance.
Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
Experience : Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in indirect tax, with significant exposure to international tax issues is required.
Technical Skills : In-depth knowledge of VAT, GST, and other indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions. Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and data.
Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in tax calculations and reporting.
Team Player : Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm.
Master’s degree in Taxation or related field.
Experience with tax technology and automation solutions.
Job Style:
This is a
hybrid
role, requiring the Senior Indirect Tax Accountant to work onsite 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remaining days.