Tax Senior - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use Lookback Review
EY, New York, NY, United States
Tax Senior - Indirect Tax - Sales and Use Lookback Review
Location: New York, Anywhere in Country Salary: Competitive Job Description
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 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 takes more than just a technical understanding 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), we'll look to you to build and apply your knowledge on a wide range of sales and use tax recovery projects for clients in multiple industries. In this role, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, committed to developing you, and providing plenty of opportunities to progress your career. Our Sales and Use Tax Lookback Review COE is a national team which leads large multi-state, sales and use tax recovery projects for EY's largest clients. It's here you'll find everything you need to continue to develop as a multi-state, sales and use tax practitioner. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. 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. Provide general guidance to others newer to the role or at a lower level. Research our clients' business operations and building long-lasting relationships with them. Identify applicable sales and use tax exemptions and exclusions Identify potential overpayment opportunities or risks and communicating these to our clients Monitor current tax law changes, to maintain your 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 Participation on a motivated team of professionals Supervise a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential 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 An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, the ability to sit for a state Bar, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, or CMI designation 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. Experience in indirect tax refund and recovery review. Proficiency in tax planning and optimization. Knowledge of audit quality and remediation techniques. Familiarity with credit modelling. 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. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
Location: New York, Anywhere in Country Salary: Competitive Job Description
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 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 takes more than just a technical understanding 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), we'll look to you to build and apply your knowledge on a wide range of sales and use tax recovery projects for clients in multiple industries. In this role, you can expect the support of some of the most engaging colleagues around, committed to developing you, and providing plenty of opportunities to progress your career. Our Sales and Use Tax Lookback Review COE is a national team which leads large multi-state, sales and use tax recovery projects for EY's largest clients. It's here you'll find everything you need to continue to develop as a multi-state, sales and use tax practitioner. It's all about taking on new skills and responsibilities as they arise and making the most of our dedicated mentors and training programs. 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. Provide general guidance to others newer to the role or at a lower level. Research our clients' business operations and building long-lasting relationships with them. Identify applicable sales and use tax exemptions and exclusions Identify potential overpayment opportunities or risks and communicating these to our clients Monitor current tax law changes, to maintain your 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 Participation on a motivated team of professionals Supervise a motivated team of professionals, guaranteeing they have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to reach their full potential 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 An achieved or partially achieved CPA qualification, the ability to sit for a state Bar, certification as a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, or CMI designation 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. Experience in indirect tax refund and recovery review. Proficiency in tax planning and optimization. Knowledge of audit quality and remediation techniques. Familiarity with credit modelling. 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. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.