Indirect Tax Senior Analyst

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Job Summary

The Senior Indirect Tax Analyst will focus on tax compliance and reporting as well as audit defense and tax planning for our Hyperscale business. Primary responsibilities include ensuring U.S. & Canadian transaction tax, property tax, and gross receipt returns are timely and accurately filed.  The Senior Tax Analyst will assist with defense of these filings in front of external auditors and work with the commercial business to ensure timely and accurate response to all indirect tax related questions. 

Responsibilities

• Work with the Indirect Tax Team to ensure all U.S. & Canadian Sales/Use, GST, property tax, gross receipt returns, and miscellaneous business filings are timely and accurately filed 
• Prepare and maintain property tax forecast 
• Work with external consultants to manage property tax appeals 
• Work with the commercial business to ensure customer’s as well as internal business partner’s indirect tax questions are addressed  
• Ensure that all sales/use, GST, gross receipt, and property tax accounts are properly reconciled  
• Work with the indirect tax management team on U.S. and Canadian tax Audits with a view toward settling in an efficient and cost-effective manner 
• Assist the indirect tax management team with researching technical matters using internal research products as well as coordinating with outside experts to ensure proper tax positions are taken
• Participate in system implementation of changes related to product taxability 
• Assist the Indirect Tax Team with ad hoc projects including global VAT compliance 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years work experience with Big 4 and/or corporate indirect tax department 
• BA in Accounting or Finance (MS in Taxation is desirable) 
• Working knowledge of Oracle and Vertex (or similar software) 
• Demonstrated technical strength and knowledge related to indirect tax - Property tax expertise is a big plus 
• Self-starter with strong accounting, analytical, creative problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to recognize, understand and analyze complex indirect tax related issues and propose resolutions to the indirect tax management team 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel in an organization 
• Must be well-organized, hands on, and detail oriented 
• Able to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Proficient computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Microsoft Excel  
• Excellent communication and writing skills 

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 80,000 - 120,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

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Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.