Tax Analyst POST NUMBER: 480732
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
Overview
A leading global technology and communications company that supports financial institutions is seeking a Tax Analyst to join its North American tax team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, lean team environment while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of tax functions, including tax compliance, tax accounting, regulatory reporting, transfer pricing, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and external tax advisors. This position provides significant ownership of key tax processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance
- Collect, review, and analyze data required for federal, state, provincial, and local tax filings.
- Assist with income tax, franchise tax, sales and use tax, indirect tax, and various regulatory filing obligations.
- Partner with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax submissions.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and support tax-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and reporting activities.
- Develop supporting schedules and documentation for external auditors and tax advisors.
- Maintain organized tax workpapers and supporting records.
Regulatory & Indirect Tax Reporting
- Support telecommunications-related regulatory reporting and filing requirements.
- Compile, validate, and analyze data used for indirect tax reporting.
- Assist with customer taxability determinations and exemption certificate management.
Transfer Pricing & International Tax
- Support transfer pricing compliance efforts, including documentation and intercompany reporting.
- Assist with international tax projects and cross-border information requests.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors on global tax matters.
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen data integrity.
- Support automation initiatives and reporting enhancements.
- Maintain SOX-compliant documentation, procedures, and internal controls.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline.
- 3–6 years of experience in corporate taxation and/or public accounting tax.
- Solid knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large and complex datasets.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage responsibilities independently within a lean team structure.
Preferred
- Experience within the telecommunications, technology, fintech, or SaaS industries.
- Background supporting regulatory filings and compliance reporting.
- Experience with Sales & Use Tax.
- Familiarity with Canadian tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting and provision processes.
- Exposure to transfer pricing documentation and reporting.
- Experience using Oracle, Vertex, or comparable ERP systems.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Gain broad exposure across multiple areas of corporate taxation.
- Take ownership of high-impact projects with strong organizational visibility.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and external tax professionals.
- Develop expertise in both domestic and international tax matters.
- Benefit from a hybrid work environment.
- Potential for long-term engagement and growth opportunities based on performance.
This role is ideal for tax professionals seeking a well-rounded position that extends beyond traditional tax compliance, offering valuable exposure to tax operations, tax accounting, regulatory reporting, and strategic business initiatives.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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