Senior Accountant, Indirect Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Lead the comprehensive preparation and review of Canadian (GST/HST, PST, QST) and US Sales & Use tax returns, along with Personal Property renditions, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

• Manage the accounting and reconciliations related to indirect tax, which includes supervising tax liability accounts, month-end accruals, and conducting true-up analysis to maintain financial statement accuracy.

• Stay updated on changes in indirect tax legislation to evaluate and communicate their impacts on the company's tax profile.

• Oversee and lead audits related to indirect tax, acting as the main contact for tax authorities and managing the collection of transactional data and documentation.

• Conduct regular nexus reviews and taxability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks in both new and existing jurisdictions.

• Ensure comprehensive support for tax positions, which includes managing exemption certificates and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

• Offer strategic indirect tax advice on various business initiatives, including product launches, M&A due diligence, and intercompany transactions.

• Assess the taxability of new products and services, ensuring that correct tax mappings are implemented within ERP systems.

• Collaborate with non-tax stakeholders (such as Procurement, Sales, and IT) to incorporate indirect tax requirements into business processes and contract negotiations.

• Identify and execute process enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of indirect tax data collection and reporting.

• Drive automation initiatives and system improvements, leading the integration of tax engines (e.g., Vertex) with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or IFS).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master’s in Taxation is advantageous.

• Previous experience in a tax accounting role, specifically focusing on indirect or sales tax.

• Experience managing or leading sales tax audits.

• Background in implementing tax software systems.

• Prior in-house tax experience within a multinational corporation is preferred.

• Strong technical expertise in Canadian and US indirect tax regulations.

• Familiarity with personal property tax and unclaimed property is a plus.

• Proficient in tax software (e.g., Vertex) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP).

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation accompanied by a strong bonus program.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.

• FSA/HSA pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and elder care.

• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer matching contribution.

• Company-funded short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Pet Insurance available for our furry companions.

• Enhanced parental leave policy providing an additional 8 weeks.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts immediately.

• Monthly Town Hall meetings available both onsite and virtually.

• A recognition program where employees are celebrated for their exceptional contributions.

• Company-wide social events, frequent catered lunches, and much more!