Indirect Tax SpecialistPrepare and file indirect tax returns, fundamentals of accounting, advanced ExcelRole OverviewMaintain tax compliance and reporting to meet company tax requirementsSupport tax research, audit responses, and other specialized tax mattersEnsure compliance with government laws governing income tax, VAT, sales & use tax, and other tax areasPrincipal ResponsibilitiesProvide tax support to internal stakeholders on tax-related questions and issuesPrepare tax returns and supporting documentation/work papers (income tax, VAT, etc.)Review tax returns and work papers prepared by others for accuracy and completenessPrepare tax provision work papers and summaries for inclusion in global financial statementsEvaluate changes in tax law; analyze tax adjustments and positions; determine proper classificationPrepare or review transfer pricing studies (local, regional, and global)Conduct tax research and interpret/apply tax rules and regulationsPrepare and/or review responses to tax authority inquiries and auditsReview tax reporting packages for accuracy and completenessProvide tax technical support for corporate restructuring initiativesServe as liaison between the Tax Department and external service providers or vendorsStay current on tax legislation, rulings, regulations, and litigation impacting the businessJob Level SpecificationsDemonstrates extensive knowledge of tax principles, theories, and conceptsPossesses comprehensive understanding of job functions and industry best practicesSolves complex problems requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of multiple variablesDetermines optimal methods to achieve results and recommends policy/process improvementsWorks independently with minimal direction, using sound judgment and discretionExercises significant autonomy in defining objectives and approachesWork is reviewed at a high level rather than for day-to-day executionMay supervise 1–2 team members providing tactical or operational supportActs as a primary contact on projects or engagementsFrequently interacts with senior leadership and coordinates cross-functional effortsDecisions and actions have material organizational impact; errors may affect strategic goals and require substantial resource expenditure