Description
As a Senior Indirect Tax Accountant in our Indirect Tax team at Thomson Reuters, you will help ensure Thomson Reuters businesses are compliant in all aspects of indirect tax, including US Sales and Use Tax, Canadian Goods and Services Tax, and Harmonized Sales Tax.
You will work with our team to employ various automation tools, such as Alteryx and Power BI, to streamline and improve tax processes. This is a high-visibility opportunity that requires someone who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priority projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support for indirect tax audits and ensure compliance across all jurisdictions
- Set up and maintain sales tax product codes in SAP, ensuring accurate classification
- Regularly monitor and update tax matrices to meet evolving compliance requirements
- Review and analyze sales and use tax (SUT), annual reports, and business license matters
- Collaborate on research and planning initiatives related to indirect tax issues and regulatory changes
- Assist with configuration and troubleshooting of SUT systems and system implementations
- Ensure business segments have robust processes and records in place to support exempt sales
- Provide business segments with actionable indirect tax advice and ongoing support
- Participate in due diligence processes and acquisition integrations from a tax compliance perspective
- Prepare Voluntary Disclosure Agreement documents and manage associated filings
- Assist with various indirect tax projects and initiatives as business needs arise
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in tax accounting or indirect tax compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems (particularly SAP)
- Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills in complex tax scenarios
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain tax concepts clearly to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated experience in sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Alteryx and Power BI for tax process automation and data analysis
- Hands-on experience with ONESOURCE suite of software products, including ONESOURCE Indirect Tax Determination
- Proven ability to determine proper sales tax treatment for complex business and legal transactions
- Deep knowledge of indirect tax legislation, regulations, court decisions, and ruling interpretations
- Track record of conducting independent research to support implementation and interpretation of indirect tax laws
- Background in public accounting or a Master of Business Taxation degree (or working towards one)
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
What's in it For You?
- Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
- Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
- Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.