Tax Analyst

Tax Analyst (Consulting) Location: New York City (Hybrid – 2 Days/Week Onsite) Compensation: $75-$100/Hour Duration: 6-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension) Industry: Financial Technology/Telecommunications Overview A global technology and communications company serving financial institutions is seeking a Tax Analyst to support North American tax operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a lean, high-impact tax team and gain broad exposure across tax compliance, tax accounting, regulatory reporting, transfer pricing, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, partnering cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and external advisors, and taking ownership of critical tax deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Tax Compliance Support Gather, validate, and analyze data to support federal, state, provincial, and local tax filings Support income tax, franchise tax, sales & use tax, indirect tax, and regulatory filing requirements Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate submissions Monitor tax law and regulatory changes affecting the business Tax Accounting & Reporting Assist with tax account reconciliations and journal entries Support annual and quarterly tax provision activities Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for external advisors and auditors Maintain tax workpapers and supporting documentation Regulatory & Indirect Tax Reporting Support telecommunications-related regulatory filings and reporting requirements Compile and validate data used for indirect tax reporting Assist with taxability questions and customer exemption documentation Transfer Pricing & International Support Assist with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany reporting Support cross-border tax initiatives and information requests Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on international tax matters Process Improvement & Controls Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and improve data quality Support automation initiatives and reporting enhancements Maintain SOX-compliant documentation and control procedures Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field 3-6+ years of corporate tax and/or public accounting tax experience Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state taxation Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage responsibilities independently in a lean environment Preferred Telecom, technology, fintech, or SaaS industry experience Regulatory filing experience Sales & Use Tax experience Exposure to Canadian tax matters ASC 740 tax provision experience Transfer pricing support experience Experience working with Oracle, Vertex, or similar ERP environments What Makes This Opportunity Attractive Broad exposure across multiple areas of taxation Significant ownership and visibility within the organization Opportunity to partner with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and external advisors Exposure to domestic and international tax matters Hybrid work schedule Strong likelihood of engagement extension for high performers If you're looking for an opportunity that goes beyond pure tax compliance and provides exposure to tax operations, tax accounting, regulatory reporting, and strategic business support, we'd love to speak with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr