Sr. Transaction Tax Specialist

| Greater Denver Area
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Proactively lead and support IHS Markit’s transaction tax priorities (sales & use tax, GST/HST/QST), and business critical initiatives with opportunities for growth and make significant contributions to the firm’s success.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

The following duties and responsibilities reflect the expectations for this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive:

  • Support US and Canadian transaction tax compliance of IHS Markit and its affiliates, which includes preparing and reviewing returns for accuracy.
  • Collaborate with US, UK and Malaysia transaction tax teams to streamline our compliance processes and drive efficiencies.
  • Work with the team, lead process efficiency and documentation projects.
  • Ensure compliance with transaction tax laws and regulations in the respective jurisdictions where IHS Markit conducts business, by performing periodic reviews and provide recommendations to leadership.
  • Review of monthly tax accruals and effectively analyze general ledger account activities.            
  • Research sales and use tax statutes, regulations, and court rulings as they pertain to the IHS Markit businesses.
  • Lead and direct various credit/refund opportunities (requires research, data analysis and submission).
  • Lead selected sales and use tax audits, and other transaction tax related compliance for the IHS Markit entities.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects to support company’s business objectives.
  • Assist in developing and managing programs to enable our global transaction tax efforts.
  • Actively engage internal and external partners to provide solutions and provide timely and accurate guidance on transaction tax matters.
  • Assist in developing materials to deliver training to support the team and business partners.
  • Work with our global team and cross-functional colleagues to support the IHS Markit initiatives and other business priorities.

 

Education:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • MBA a plus.
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Experience:  

  • Minimum of 5 years sales/use tax compliance, and audit experience
  • Expert knowledge of sales and use tax laws and applications 
  • Knowledge of Vertex and SAP experience a plus
  • Prior experience in managing sales and use tax audits, conducting research, and supporting tax recovery opportunities, a plus.

 

Desired skills: 

  • Knowledge ERP systems and financial reporting systems (SAP knowledge a plus)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Superior analytical and organizational skills
  • Department of Revenue or Industry experience preferred
  • Experience in managing audits and compliance preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated flexibility to quickly adapt in a fast-changing environment.
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