Indirect Tax, Manager

About the teamJoin Zillow Group’s Tax Team—a collaborative, forward-thinking group dedicated to solving complex tax challenges and supporting Zillow’s mission to help customers buy, sell, or rent their next home. As part of the team, you’ll contribute to building an on-demand real estate experience, working alongside colleagues who value innovation, growth, and teamwork.

About the role

As an Indirect Tax Manager at Zillow Group, you will play a key role in managing a variety of U.S. and international indirect tax matters. Your expertise will help ensure compliance, streamline processes, and support Zillow’s rapid growth. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our business by driving operational excellence and supporting our mission to make real estate transactions easier for everyone.

You Will Get To

• Oversee the preparation, filing, and remittance of all U.S. indirect tax returns, including sales & use, B&O, excise, gross receipts, and local taxes.

• Manage exemption certificate collection, validation, and maintenance.

• Track and maintain filing calendars and registrations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Maintain and enhance indirect tax automation tools and engines (e.g., Avalara).

• Prepare tax account journal entries and reconciliations.

• Respond to tax mail, research and resolve tax notices, and support compliance data collection.

• Maintain internal controls and document tax policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely and accurate compliance.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $105,900.00 - $169,100.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• 5-8 years of experience in income and indirect tax, with a strong understanding of U.S. sales/use tax, B&O, and other transaction-based taxes.

• Proficient with tax technology platforms (e.g., Avalara) and advanced in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations.

• Excellent time-management skills to handle multiple deliverables in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Able to work independently with general direction and guidance.

• Experience with Workday Financial, RIA Checkpoint, or BNA research platforms is a plus.

• CPA or LLM is a plus.

• Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

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