Job Details

The Indirect Tax Research Analyst II is responsible for conducting tax research and maintaining systems to ensure tax is assessed accurately.

This position has been segmented as 100% Virtual Remote meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research, develop interpretations, and provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on a variety of complex indirect tax matters.
2. Create and maintain comprehensive multi-state product taxability matrices.
3. Remain current relative to tax developments that are legislatively proposed, enacted, or newly applicable to the organization.
4. Provide exemption documentation to vendors as appropriate.
5. Facilitate systemic improvements for commodity / beverage tax returns.
6. Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and resolution of technical issues with the US Foods tax engines (SOVOS / Avalara).
7. Serve as liaison with the IT / IS function on technical matters related to indirect tax applications.
8. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Relationships:

Internal: Indirect Tax Leaders and Associates, Finance and Accounting Leaders and Associates, IT Leaders and Associates.

External: Auditors.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in indirect tax or other relevant area.
2. Proficiency in tax research tools.
3. Strong experience in tax technology (tax software implementation, tax automation, and data analytics).
4. Prioritization / Organization / Multi-tasking – Able to organize work and meet deadlines as well as assist others with their planning.
5. Attention to Detail – Regularly provides work that is accurate, thorough and consistent.
6. Communication – Strong verbal and written communication to a variety of audiences.
7. Strong analytical skills of complex information.
8. Solves complex problems independently.
9. Works independently on most assignments and has ideas for improvement.
10. Collaborate well with team members.
11. Strong interpersonal skills and working relationships at all levels of organization.
12. Less than 5% of travel.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related analytical field required (or related experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MBA, MST, or JD / LLM in Tax.
2. Prior experience researching, interpreting, developing, and implementing transaction tax process in a large multi-state industry environment.

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Colorado, the expected compensation for this role is between $54,900 and $82,400. In New York, the expected compensation for this role is between $64,800 and $97,200. In California, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500 and $92,300. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,500 and $92,300. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.