Senior Indirect Tax - Sales & Use Strategist (Hybrid)

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Tax – Indirect Tax – Sales and Use – Senior Will you shape the future or will the future shape you? The opportunity Our tax function is constantly evolving, and it’s here you’ll find everything you need to grow as we do. It’s all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. Handling tax in such a large, sophisticated organization takes more than just a technical understanding of current tax practices. As a Sales and Use Tax Senior, we’ll look to you to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tax areas and processes, devising strategic outcomes to some very complex issues. In return, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress in your career. Step into a pivotal role where you will advise on indirect tax regulatory changes and support compliance and reporting needs for both public and private entities. You’ll develop and implement strategies, operating models, and compliance frameworks to manage indirect taxes throughout the tax lifecycle, increasing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Key responsibilities include: Identifying opportunities for tax optimization, credits, and refund recovery, as well as exposure reduction. Managing indirect tax strategies, compliance processes, remediation, controversies, and corrective filings. Supporting tax process reviews and technology transformation to enhance service offerings. Your key responsibilities As a Senior in Indirect Tax, you will contribute to the delivery of processes, solutions, and projects, applying sound judgment and selecting appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations. You’ll be accountable for meeting your own targets, which directly impact your immediate team, and may help coordinate the work of junior colleagues. You’ll define and execute deliverables, track project status, and maintain engagement economics reports. The role presents the challenge of working on complex issues where analysis of variable factors is required, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn through daily client interaction and exposure to diverse tax scenarios. This position would need regular travel as required by external clients. Make decisions based on broad policies, applying personal knowledge and experience to resolve issues. Implement procedures and guidelines, often working on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation. Analyze an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights Identify potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients Learn and research current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities Research our clients’ business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs Skills and attributes for success Responsible for contributing to the delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and/or projects by delivering agreed activities and applying judgment to inform recommendations. Accountable for meeting personal targets that impact the immediate team. May help coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members. Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming). Defines and executes deliverables, tracks deliverable completion and project status. Makes decisions based on broad policies, applying personal knowledge and experience to guide decisions and resolve issues. Implements procedures and guidelines, working on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation. Provides general guidance as needed to others newer to the role or at a lower level. To qualify for the role, you must have A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline A minimum of 3 years of professional knowledge in a broad range of sales and use tax processes, concepts and tools A proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization Technical writing and research experience in a tax context The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects Strong influencing skills, and the confidence to question existing processes Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment Demonstrated expertise in tax legislation and impact assessment. Proficiency in tax planning and optimization. Knowledge of audit quality and remediation techniques. Ability to drive process improvement and optimization. Experience in operating model design and analysis. Understanding of data quality, accounting principles, and standards. Skills in risk mitigation and data analysis/interpretation. Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting requirements. Awareness of sustainability drivers and mega trends. Ability to build and manage relationships. Demonstrated client trust and value. Strong communication skills with impact. Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Proven ability to drive outcomes and demonstrate learning agility. Ideally, you’ll also have An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, US Bar membership, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation or CMI designation. Experience assisting in completion of RFP responses. Experience tracking resource plans and budgets. Experience maintaining reports for engagement economics. What we look for We seek top performers who are analytical, adaptable, and proactive individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate strong judgment, and are committed to delivering high-quality client service. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, eager to learn, and able to navigate complex challenges with confidence and professionalism. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $81,700 to $135,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $98,100 to $153,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 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