Analyst, Tax Compliance

Sodexo; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo India is seeking an Analyst, Tax Compliance to manage state and local sales/use and property tax obligations. The role operates on a 4:30 PM – 1:30 AM shift and involves close coordination with finance teams.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of sales tax experience, with knowledge of Vertex, SAP or Taxware. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required or preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years sales tax experience in multi-state environments.
• Vertex, SAP and Taxware experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state and local Sales/Use & Property Tax regulations.
• Prepare state return filings, account reconciliations and tax analyses.
• Serve as compliance contact for internal and external inquiries.
• Assist with state refund claims.
• Collaborate with field and other departments on tax processes.
• Support property tax compliance functions.
• Review contracts to ensure sales and use tax compliance.
• Maintain Vertex, SAP and Taxware systems.
• Lead projects within the department and organization.
• Support tax savings and planning initiatives.
• Assist in tax assessment analysis and correspondence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organized

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Initiative

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Vertex

SAP

Taxware

Job description

Working Title: Analyst, Tax Compliance

Shift Timing: 4:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the company is in compliance with state and local Sales/Use & Property Tax regulations
• Involvement in entire sales/use tax compliance function including preparing various states return filings, account reconciliations, and tax analyses
• Serve as compliance contact for inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Assist with completion of various states refund claims
• Work with the field and other departments to increase understanding of the sales and use tax process and assist as needed with sales and use tax issues
• Assist with property tax compliance functions
• Review contracts and proposals as needed to ensure compliance with sales and use tax laws
• Maintain and update Vertex, SAP, and Taxware as necessary
• Participate and lead various projects within the department and organization
• Implement tax savings and planning initiatives
• Assist in tax assessment analysis and correspondence

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 2 years sales tax experience - knowledge of multi-state sales/use tax laws preferred
• Vertex/SAP/Taxware experience preferred

Minimum Training/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Must be well organized
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and customer service orientation
• Excellent computer skills Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High degree of initiative
• Travel as necessary