Senior Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax

Lyft

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Mid & Senior Level
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
$68.9K - $86.1K
Nashville

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Tax or related field with 3+ years of accounting experience in either corporate or public accounting.
CPA or CMI designation preferred
Technical knowledge of laws governing Sales and Use Taxes, personal property tax, business licenses/gross receipts tax, and related reporting to tax authorities within the United States, Canada and beyond
Exceptional project management skills are required, with proactive process improvement experience. Able to prioritize workload in order to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Must be comfortable with virtual communications and working with geographically disparate groups
Strong accounting skills, including demonstrated ability in account reconciliations
Strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Alteryx, Python, or SQL programming experience is a plus
Accounting system experience (Oracle, Netsuite or similar ERP)
Tax engine experience (Vertex, Onesource, Avalara or similar)
Strong attention to detail, yet understand and apply the degree of accuracy necessary for the task at hand

Responsibilities

Assist and support state & local tax audits by gathering transaction details, preparing workpapers, and developing arguments for submission to the tax authorities
Gather and analyze data from various systems for reverse indirect tax audits
Research state & local tax issues and prepare guidance for internal customers
Gather and analyze data from various systems to prepare state & local tax workpapers
Prepare and enter journal entries
Ensure all indirect tax compliance requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner
Analyze current and upcoming tax regulations and develop strategies to ensure compliance
Prepare and submit tax returns, schedules, and other tax documents as required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all tax compliance documents
Monitor tax laws and regulations for changes that may affect the organization
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with tax regulations
Assist the tax team with data gathering and data processing from sources such as the general ledger, databases and other financial systems
Assist with creating Excel models for various transactions / scenarios
Assist in state & local tax planning and execution
Assist in resolving state & local tax notices
Assist with resale and exemption certificate requests
Assist with ad hoc projects related to indirect tax

FAQs

What will be the main focus of this role as a Senior Tax Analyst in Indirect Tax?

The main focus of this role will be supporting the Company’s indirect tax accounting, compliance, audits, and special projects.

Who will the Senior Tax Analyst in Indirect Tax report to?

The Senior Tax Analyst will report to the Tax Manager.

What departments will the Senior Tax Analyst collaborate with in this role?

The Senior Tax Analyst will collaborate with key departments across the organization, including Engineering, Business Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting, and Finance.

Lyft

Ride by ride, we’re reimagining the world’s best transportation.

Transportation

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

2012

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve people’s lives with the world’s best transportation, and is available to approximately 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our cities by offsetting carbon emissions from all rides, and by promoting transportation equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships.