Indirect Tax_ (Sales & Use Tax) Analyst

Huron; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Tax Operations Associate to assist in indirect tax compliance, reconciliations, and data validation to support audits and regulatory filings.

The role focuses on leveraging ERP systems such as Workday or Vertex, maintaining workpapers, and coordinating with Finance, IT, and external consultants to ensure on-time delivery.

A Commerce/Accounting bachelor's with 1-2 years indirect tax experience is preferred, as is strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
• 1-2 years of experience in tax compliance or tax operations (indirect tax preferred).
• Working knowledge of Sales & Use Tax and/or VAT/GST concepts.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax engines (e.g., Workday, Vertex) is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations, large datasets).
• Basic understanding of tax accounting and general ledger concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations between tax returns, general ledger, and source systems.
• Validate tax data extracted from systems such as Workday, Vertex, or similar ERP/tax tools.
• Identify and research data discrepancies, follow up on adjustments, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed workpapers, trackers, and supporting documentation for compliance and audits.
• Support tax audits, notices, and information requests from tax authorities by coordinating data and responses.
• Assist with process documentation (SOPs) and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and use of RPA tools.
• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams (Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, IT) and external tax consultants.
• Monitor compliance calendars and ensure deadlines are met.
• Stay updated on tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to assigned jurisdictions.

Skills

Data analysis

Reconciliations

Excel

Tax concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation

Tools

Workday

Vertex

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns (Sales & Use Tax, VAT/GST) across multiple jurisdictions.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations between tax returns, general ledger, and source systems (e.g., ERP, tax engines).
• Validate tax data extracted from systems such as Workday, Vertex, or similar ERP/tax tools.
• Identify and research data discrepancies, follow up on adjustments, and support corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed workpapers, trackers, and supporting documentation for compliance and audits.
• Support tax audits, notices, and information requests from tax authorities by coordinating data and responses.
• Assist with process documentation (SOPs) and continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and use of RPA tools.
• Coordinate with crossfunctional teams (Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, IT) and external tax consultants.
• Monitor compliance calendars and ensure deadlines are met.
• Stay updated on tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to assigned jurisdictions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
• 1-2 years of experience in tax compliance or tax operations (indirect tax preferred).
• Working knowledge of Sales & Use Tax and/or VAT/GST concepts.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax engines (e.g., Workday, Vertex) is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, reconciliations, large datasets).
• Basic understanding of tax accounting and general ledger concepts.