Senior Indirect Tax Associate

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and EU indirect tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns and payments
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for sales & use tax and other non-income tax accounts to ensure accuracy
• Assist on indirect tax audits and reviews through data collection and research support.
• Provide indirect tax support, including customer invoice and contract inquiries, exemption certificate reviews, and tax determination in accordance with applicable tax regulations.
• Maintain Plaid’s ASC 450 positions and reserves, including the documentation and calculations
• Monitor tax changes and legislative tax updates. Perform research and analysis, and apply tax laws to support technical positions related to the Company’s business transactions and clearly communicate and document findings
• Support the tax technology roadmap, including assistance with testing, ensuring our tax engine is configured properly, and developing reporting requirements
• Partner with cross functional teams throughout the company to understand the tax impact of business operations and ensure tax needs are identified, considered and communicated.
• Collaborate on the development of internal controls and tax automation processes to streamline tax return preparation and ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in U.S. indirect tax with a strong technical background and detailed understanding of the application of sales tax principles to technology businesses.
• Big 4 experience.
• Proven U.S. indirect tax technical expertise, including sales and use tax in a technology company environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Self-starter with high ownership, intellectual curiosity, and a track record of driving results independently.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 450 and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail.
• Experience with sales and use tax software (e.g., Avalara, Fonoa, Anrok).

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

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Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.