Tax Analyst - SALT

Brighter Signals; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, a leader in healthcare, is seeking a Tax Analyst, SALT, to support state and local tax compliance, planning, and audit activities within a complex multi-state environment. You will partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and external advisors to ensure accurate tax reporting and optimize positions as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone company.

The role offers exposure to indirect tax strategy in a global MedTech context, with opportunities to drive process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, or MBA with a tax concentration.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and support U.S. state and local indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Support indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and working with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Analyze indirect tax implications of business activities, including new products, supply chain changes, and customer transactions.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives related to SALT and indirect taxes to support compliance and optimize tax positions.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tax treatment in ERP systems and transactional processes.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls related to indirect taxes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Audit Management

Tax Compliance

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Master’s degree in Taxation or MBA with tax concentration

CPA or progress toward CPA

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Finance

Job Sub Function

Tax

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Tax Analyst, SALT, located in Raynham, MA. The Tax Analyst, SALT plays a key role in supporting DePuy Synthes’ U.S. state and local tax (SALT) and indirect tax compliance, planning, and audit activities. This role partners closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and external advisors to help ensure accurate tax reporting, manage risk, and support business decisions across a complex, multi-state operating environment. The position offers strong exposure to indirect tax strategy within a global MedTech organization and opportunities to drive process improvements as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone company.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and support U.S. state and local indirect tax filings, including sales and use tax, gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Support indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, coordinating responses, and working with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Analyze indirect tax implications of business activities, including new products, supply chain changes, and customer transactions.
• Assist with tax planning initiatives related to SALT and indirect taxes to support compliance and optimize tax positions.
• Monitor changes in state and local tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the business.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to ensure proper tax treatment in ERP systems and transactional processes.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls related to indirect taxes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Taxation or Accounting, or MBA with a tax concentration.

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in state and local tax and/or indirect tax within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax concepts, compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience analyzing transactional data and supporting indirect tax reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-tax stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Preferred

• Experience supporting indirect tax audits and interacting with taxing authorities.
• Exposure to indirect tax planning initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Experience in a manufacturing, MedTech, or life sciences environment.
• Familiarity with tax engines or indirect tax automation tools.
• Public accounting experience with a focus on SALT or indirect tax.

Other

• Language: English (business-fluent).
• Travel: Up to ~10%, primarily domestic.
• Certifications: CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

• Audit Management, Business Behavior, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Numerically Savvy, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Tax Compliance

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

79,000.00 - 142,000.00 USD Annual

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits