Tax Analyst SALT

Tax Analyst, Salt

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Tax Analyst, SALT, located in Raynham, MA. The Tax Analyst, SALT plays a key role in supporting DePuy Synthes' U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and audit activities. This role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and external advisors to help ensure accurate tax reporting, manage risk, and support business decisions across a complex, multi-state operating environment. The position offers strong exposure to indirect tax strategy within a global MedTech organization and opportunities to drive process improvements as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone company.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and support U.S. state and local indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Support indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and working with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Analyze indirect tax implications of business activities, including new products, supply chain changes, and customer transactions.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives related to SALT and indirect taxes to support compliance and optimize tax positions.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tax treatment in ERP systems and transactional processes.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls related to indirect taxes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Taxation or Accounting, or MBA with a tax concentration.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in state and local tax and/or indirect tax within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax concepts, compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience analyzing transactional data and supporting indirect tax reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-tax stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Preferred:

• Experience supporting indirect tax audits and interacting with taxing authorities.
• Exposure to indirect tax planning initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Experience in a manufacturing, MedTech, or life sciences environment.
• Familiarity with tax engines or indirect tax automation tools.
• Public accounting experience with a focus on SALT or indirect tax.

Other

• Language: English (business-fluent).
• Travel: Up to ~10%, primarily domestic.
• Certifications: CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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