Senior Tax Accountant - Indirect Taxes

Company description

Publicis Re : Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re : Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best : create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to the 100,000+ global Publicis Groupe employees, we build products and support capabilities that advances Publicis Groupe's long-term growth strategy - taking even the smallest ideas into big concepts and beyond. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Publicis Re : Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the world's largest Communications company. With 2023 net revenues of over 16 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy. The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with over 100,000 employees.

Our Guiding Principals :

1)People first, driving success together.

2)Problem solving mindset.

3)Respect each other.

4)Partner & collaborate as one team.

5)Commit to quality & standards.

6)Innovate & embrace the future.

Overview

We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work, driven and seeks the opportunity to further their career with the tax team at ReSources. The newly created position of Senior Accountant - Indirect Taxes will be part of a growing, fast paced team and will report to the Senior Manager, Indirect Tax.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a solid foundation in U.S. state and local indirect taxes, particularly sales and use tax, and has the desire to continue developing their technical skills by working on multiple types of tax projects. You will be responsible for key deliverables that drive immediate impact and contribute to cost savings and risk mitigation. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with finance, procurement, and agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with US agencies within the Groupe to ensure accurate jurisdictional tax setup and Nexus determinations are identified and maintained
• Provide support and analysis on indirect tax questions
• Review and maintain a tax compliance calendar to ensure all required deadlines are met
• Assist in the preparation and gathering of documentation for audits, notices, and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDA's)
• Perform system configuration and taxability updates in SAP / Vertex
• Maintain and update Vertex O with customer exemption, direct pay, and resale certificates, ensuring proper documentation and renewal tracking
• Assist in the preparation of complex indirect tax returns
• Perform monthly reconciliation and variance analysis of indirect tax accounts
• Provide ad hoc support on miscellaneous projects as necessary

Qualifications

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relations.

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