Indirect Tax Advisor, VAT/GST

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Serve as an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for our Merchant of Record product, focusing on the complexities of transferring tax liability through marketplace and agency regulations.

• Assist Stripe in its growth into new international markets, ensuring compliance with diverse global tax laws for SMP.

• Engage in policy discussions that influence indirect taxes on a global scale.

• Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance team and accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, aiding in the continuous improvement of indirect tax compliance processes.

• Support the management of indirect tax audits and various other indirect tax issues involving international tax authorities.

• Work alongside fellow tax team members and product and engineering teams to identify requirements and partner on the design and development of tax solutions for the MoR product.

• Foster awareness and understanding of indirect tax matters, including training and liaising with business and tax partners regarding changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4-6 years of pertinent knowledge in indirect tax, including laws and regulations.

• A bachelor’s degree along with a professional qualification in tax or law.

• Prior in-house experience with a multinational corporation and experience from either a legal or accounting firm.

• Familiarity with indirect taxes related to the distribution of digital services.

• Demonstrated experience navigating the intricacies of VAT/GST for a digital service provider functioning as a Marketplace/Merchant of Record.

• Accounting background with proficiency in ERP systems and associated data analytics capabilities.

• Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate with all levels of management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Project management experience with a detail-oriented approach and a sense of ownership over projects.

• Capability to extract, analyze, and review data while providing suitable recommendations.

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, informal, and frequently ambiguous environment.

• Eagerness to learn and the ability to swiftly acquire new knowledge.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development