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Senior Accountant, Indirect Tax

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1842H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Massachusetts

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$85K - $90K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

Senior Accountant, Indirect Tax

LGC

• Lead the end-to-end preparation and review of Canadian (GST/HST, PST, QST) and US Sales & Use tax returns and Personal Property renditions, ensuring accurate and timely filings. • Manage indirect tax accounting and reconciliations, including overseeing tax liability accounts, month-end accruals, and true-up analysis to ensure financial statement accuracy. • Monitor indirect tax legislative changes to assess and communicate impacts on the company’s tax profile. • Oversee and lead indirect tax audits, serving as the primary point of contact for tax authorities and managing the retrieval of transactional data and documentation. • Perform regular nexus reviews and taxability studies to identify and mitigate potential exposure across new and existing jurisdictions. • Maintain comprehensive support for tax positions, including exemption certificate management and audit-ready files. • Provide strategic indirect tax advice on business initiatives, including product launches, M&A due diligence, and intercompany transactions. • Determine taxability for new products and services, ensuring correct tax mappings are applied within ERP systems. • Partner with non-tax stakeholders (Procurement, Sales, and IT) to embed indirect tax requirements into business processes and contract negotiations. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of indirect tax data collection and reporting. • Drive automation and system enhancements, leading the integration of tax engines (e.g., Vertex) with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or IFS).

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
  • Prior work experience in a tax accounting role, specifically indirect or sales tax
  • Experience with or leading sales tax audits
  • Experience with or leading implementation of tax software systems
  • Prior in-house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable
  • Strong technical knowledge of Canadian and US indirect tax laws
  • Knowledge of personal property tax and unclaimed property is a plus
  • Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Vertex) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP)
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
  • FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
  • Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
  • Flexible work options
  • Pet Insurance for our furry friends
  • Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
  • PTO that begins immediately
  • Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual
  • Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work
  • Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

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