Associate Solutions Architect (Tax Platforms)

Clarivate; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an Associate Solution Architect – Treasury & Tax Platforms in Philadelphia. This role involves designing and implementing integrations between tax engines and ERP systems while supporting global compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in tax technology and integration solutions, contributing significantly to the automation and accuracy of financial operations. This position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems, integrations, or solution‑architecture roles with primary exposure to tax technology.
• Hands-on experience with tax engines and ERP systems.
• Exposure to multi-country tax implementation and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of tax and treasury solution architectures.
• Design and implement integrations between tax engines and ERP systems.
• Define and maintain tax-related integration standards.

Skills

Systems thinking

Integration experience

Tax technology knowledge

SQL and data analysis

API tools (Postman, Swagger)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Tax, Finance, or related field

Tools

Tax engines (ONESOURCE, Vertex)

ERP platforms (NetSuite, Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion)

Treasury platforms (Kyriba)

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Solution Architect – Treasury & Tax Platforms to support the design, integration, and evolution of global tax and treasury technology solutions. In this role, you will contribute to system architecture across ERP platforms, tax engines, e-invoicing solutions, Treasury Management Systems, and banking connectivity, helping enable scalable, secure, and audit‑ready financial operations. You will work closely with senior architects, product owners, engineering teams, and tax and finance stakeholders to implement API‑first integrations, modern payment and e‑invoicing connectivity, and compliant tax solutions. If you bring strong systems thinking, hands‑on integration experience, and an interest in building enterprise finance platforms, we’d love to hear from you.

About You – Experience, Education, Skills, And Accomplishments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Tax, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems, integrations, or solution‑architecture‑adjacent roles, with primary exposure to tax technology.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with one or more of the following:
  • Tax engines such as ONESOURCE or Vertex
  • ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle EBS, or Oracle Fusion
  • Treasury or payment platforms such as Kyriba or bank portals
• 5+ years of experience supporting tax‑related system integrations, enhancements, or compliance initiatives under the guidance of senior architects.
• Exposure to multi‑country tax implementations, e‑invoicing mandates, or regulatory reporting initiatives.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Solid understanding of finance and tax process flows across:
  • Order‑to‑Cash (O2C), with emphasis on indirect tax calculation
  • Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P), including tax determination and validation
  • Record‑to‑Report (R2R), including tax reporting and reconciliation
• Working knowledge of:
  • Indirect tax concepts including VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and withholding tax
  • E‑invoicing and digital tax compliance models such as PEPPOL, clearance models, and SAF‑T concepts
• Familiarity with treasury touchpoints related to tax, including:
  • Tax payments and settlements
  • Bank integrations and payment methods (ACH, wires, SEPA)
• Ability to contribute to:
  • API‑based and event‑driven integration designs for tax and payment data
  • Data models for tax codes, jurisdictions, rates, and transaction taxability
• Basic to intermediate experience with:
  • SQL and data analysis
  • API tools such as Postman or Swagger
• Experience with tax data sources and reporting frameworks such as VAT returns, SAF‑T, or e‑invoicing audits.
• Background in SaaS and cloud‑based ERP transformations.
• Professional certifications related to tax technology.
• Experience with middleware or iPaaS platforms such as MuleSoft or Boomi.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, audit requirements, and tax data governance.
• Cloud exposure across AWS, GCP, or Azure.

What Will You Be Doing in This Role?

• Support the execution of tax and treasury solution architectures aligned with global compliance and finance requirements.
• Assist in designing and implementing integrations between:
  • Tax engines and ERP systems
  • E‑invoicing platforms and government or network gateways
  • ERP and treasury systems for tax payments and settlements
• Contribute to solutions supporting:
  • Automated tax calculation and validation
  • E‑invoicing, digital reporting, and compliance workflows
  • Payment processing and reconciliation through treasury systems
• Help define and maintain tax‑related integration standards, API specifications, and data models.
• Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and security assessments related to tax and financial data.
• Support testing activities including integration testing, UAT, and regression testing for tax and treasury flows.
• Assist with documentation of non‑functional requirements such as auditability, data lineage, performance, and recovery objectives.
• Collaborate with tax, treasury, finance, and engineering stakeholders to deliver compliant and reliable solutions.

Product You Will Be Developing

You will support enterprise tax technology solutions, integrating platforms such as ONESOURCE and Vertex with ERP and treasury systems. Your work will focus on automation, data accuracy, compliance, data lineage architecture, and scalability, enabling tax teams to operate efficiently at a global scale.

About The Team

You will work closely with tax, finance, and engineering teams. The team collaborates on global tax compliance, process automation, and ERP integration initiatives, ensuring scalable and efficient tax operations.

Hours of Work

• Full‑time permanent position primarily working core business hours in your time zone, with flexibility to adjust to various global time zones as needed.
• Hybrid position working 2–3 days/week on‑site.
• Must live within a commutable distance to our Philadelphia or Ann Arbor offices in the US or our London office.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non‑discrimination in all locations.