Sales Tax and Compliance Officer

Job Summary:

As a Sales Tax & Compliance Officer, this professional will be responsible for managing sales tax compliance, reporting, and audit activities. This position involves ensuring compliance with sales tax regulations, analyzing sales transactions, and implementing strategies to minimize tax liabilities and mitigate risks. They will possess excellent problem-solving skills, proven attention to detail and accuracy, and proven communication skills.

Work Mode: Remote Shift Timings: 6:30pm to 3:30am (Night Shift) Location: Mumbai

What We Are Looking For:

Primary Functions

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required sales, use, and commodity tax returns.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of complex sales and use tax issues to support compliance and strategic decisions.

• Maintain and properly code customer tax-exempt statuses within the system to ensure accurate tax application.

• Escalate recurring or critical issues to leadership for resolution and strategic oversight.

• Proactively establish and monitor internal controls to reduce compliance risks and audit exposure.

• Perform regular data integrity checks and audits to ensure ongoing compliance with tax regulations.

(Mandatory Qualifications & Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in sales tax compliance, financial reporting, or other relevant areas.

• Strong knowledge of sales tax laws, regulations, and compliance standards.

• Need to have experience into US taxation

(Preferred/Good-to-Have Skills)

• Knowledge of bank reconciliation, General Ledger will be added advantage

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reconciliation, and reporting tools.

Skills/ Behavioral Skills:

• Writing clear reports, emails, and documentation for compliance or audits.

• Handling customer queries about tax charges with professionalism.

• Spotting discrepancies in invoices, returns, or tax records.

• Resolving disputes with tax authorities or clients.

• Prioritizing tasks during busy periods like end-of-quarter or financial year-end.

Benefits:

• Annual Public Holidays as applicable

• 30 days total leave per calendar year

• Mediclaim policy

• Lifestyle Rewards Program

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Gratuity

• ...and more!

Originally posted on Himalayas