Senior Tax Specialist

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to support Colombian tax obligations and enable accurate financial reporting across regions. The role emphasizes precision, cross-functional collaboration with Accounting and Finance, and continuous improvement of tax processes.

You will prepare and review VAT, withholding tax, ICA, and income tax filings, maintain tax documentation, and liaise with external advisors to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.
• Colombian Public Accountant certification is required.
• 3+ years of tax experience in multinational or large corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual tax obligations for Colombian entities.
• Compile and examine VAT, withholding tax, ICA/local tax, income tax filings, and other tax returns.
• Support tax reporting obligations including Medios Magnéticos and Información Exógena submissions.
• Maintain tax reconciliations, supporting schedules, and tax workpapers.
• Monitor tax compliance deadlines and ensure timely filings and payments.
• Assist in managing tax credit balances, refunds, and compensation processes.
• Back up Tax Manager with tax accounting, provisions, reconciliations, and reporting duties.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Finance and other internal groups for tax documentation alignment.
• Engage external tax advisors and auditors as needed.
• Flag potential tax risks and opportunities to improve processes.
• Keep comprehensive documentation supporting tax positions and returns.
• Participate in automation and standardization of tax processes and workpapers.
• Support maternity leave coverage knowledge transfer and transition.

Skills

Excel

English (B2)

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

Colombian Public Accountant certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Tax Specialist to become part of our organization. This position is well-suited for someone who excels in precision-driven environments and finds satisfaction in connecting finance, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts. You'll have the chance to work alongside stakeholders located in various regions, all while helping ensure our financial operations remain accurate and trustworthy. Additionally, this role provides exposure to significant projects that support the finance organization's wider objectives

Responsibilities

• Help with preparing and reviewing monthly and annual tax obligations required of Colombian entities
• Compile and examine VAT, withholding tax, ICA/local tax, income tax filings, and other applicable tax returns
• Support preparation and review of tax reporting obligations, including Medios Magnéticos and Información Exógena submissions
• Construct and uphold tax reconciliations, supporting schedules, and comprehensive tax workpapers
• Oversee tax compliance deadlines to confirm that filings and payments are submitted correctly and on time
• Provide assistance managing tax credit balances, refund requests, and compensation-related processes
• Back up the Tax Manager in tax accounting work, provisions, reconciliations, and reporting duties
• Work together with Accounting, Finance, and other internal groups to align tax documentation and information
• Engage with external tax advisors, statutory auditors, and other outside stakeholders when necessary
• Flag potential tax compliance risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities to refine current processes
• Keep comprehensive, well-structured documentation supporting tax positions and filed returns
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at automating, standardizing, and improving tax processes and workpapers
• Take part in tax-related projects and other occasional tasks assigned by the Tax Manager
• Guarantee a well-managed knowledge transfer and transition surrounding maternity leave coverage

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• Required certification as a Colombian Public Accountant
• Minimum 3 years of applicable Tax experience, ideally within multinational organizations, Big Four firms, or similar corporate contexts
• Deep familiarity with Colombian tax regulations, covering Corporate Income Tax, VAT, withholding taxes, ICA, and Información Exógena reporting obligations
• Hands-on background preparing and reviewing tax returns, calculations, reconciliations, workpapers, and compliance calendars
• Experience supporting tax audit processes, tax authority correspondence, and refund or compensation claims
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills, combined with solid Excel capability
• Upper-intermediate or higher English skills (B2), enabling effective communication with regional and global stakeholders
• Nice to have Familiarity with SAP, regarded as a strongly desirable qualification for this role