Tax Senior - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use Lookback Review

Location: Anywhere in Country Tax - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use Lookback Review COE - Senior Will you shape the future or will the future shape you? The opportunity 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. Handling multi‑state sales/use tax recovery projects for large, sophisticated organizations requires more than technical knowledge of current sales and use tax rules. As a Sales and Use Tax Senior, assigned to EY’s Sales and Use Tax Lookback Review Center of Excellence (COE), you will build and apply your knowledge on a wide range of sales and use tax recovery projects for clients in multiple industries, with support from engaging colleagues and ample opportunities for career growth. 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 and may help coordinate the work of junior colleagues. You’ll define and execute deliverables, track project status, and maintain engagement economics reports. Travel may be required as needed 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. Provide general guidance to others newer to the role or at a lower level. Research clients’ business operations and build long‑lasting relationships. Identify applicable sales and use tax exemptions and exclusions. Identify potential overpayment opportunities or risks and communicate these to clients. Monitor current tax law changes to maintain credibility as a trusted advisor. Develop clear, intelligent plans and approaches for sales and use tax recoveries. Prepare and defend sales and use tax refund claims. Participate on a motivated team of professionals. Supervise a motivated team of professionals, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach full potential. Skills and attributes for success Contribute to the delivery of processes, solutions, or projects with sound judgment. Accountable for meeting personal targets impacting the immediate team. May help coordinate junior colleagues or team members. Meet performance objectives and metrics set locally (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming). Define and execute deliverables, track delivery completion and project status. Make decisions based on broad policies, applying knowledge to guide decisions and resolve issues. Implement procedures and guidelines, working on complex issues requiring in‑depth evaluation. Provide general guidance as needed to others newer to the role. To qualify for the role, you must have A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Minimum of 3 years of professional knowledge in a broad range of sales and use tax processes, concepts and tools. Achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, state Bar eligibility, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, or CMI designation. Proven record of excellence in a professional services or tax organization. Technical writing and research experience in a tax context. Ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects. Strong influencing skills and confidence to question existing processes. Willingness to travel as needed and ability to work in a balanced hybrid environment. Demonstrated expertise in tax legislation and impact assessment. Experience in indirect tax refund and recovery review. Proficiency in tax planning and optimization. Knowledge of audit quality and remediation techniques. Familiarity with credit modeling. Understanding of data quality, accounting principles, and standards. Skills in risk mitigation and data analysis/interpretation. Knowledge of tax compliance and reporting requirements. Ability to use data visualization and storytelling to communicate insights. Ability to build and manage relationships. Demonstrated client trust and value. Strong communication skills with impact. Emotional agility and hybrid collaboration skills. Complex problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities. Proven ability to drive outcomes and demonstrate learning agility. Commercial acumen and experience leading teams. Ideally, you’ll also have Experience supporting opportunities for additional services (5‑10% of time). 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. What we offer you We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. The base salary range for all geographic locations in the U.S. is $81,700 to $135,000. For New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) the range 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. The 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. Most people in external, client‑serving roles are expected 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 well‑being. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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