Senior Tax Associate – Indirect Tax

<p><strong>About The Back Room</strong></p><p>We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it.</p><p><br><span><strong>About the Client</strong> </span><br>The client <span>supports startups with finance and operational services, including accounting, tax compliance, fractional CFO support, HR, and payroll. Its team works with founders and growing companies, particularly venture-backed startups.</span><br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br><br>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities <br></p><ul><li><p><span>International Indirect Tax:</span> <span>Support</span> <span>international</span> <span>tax</span> <span>compliance</span> <span>requirements,</span> <span>including</span> <span>Canada</span> <span>GST/HST,</span> <span>EU</span> <span>One</span> <span>Stop</span> <span>Shop</span> <span>(OSS),</span> <span>and</span> <span>VAT</span> <span>obligations.</span> <span>Exposure</span> <span>to</span> <span>international</span> <span>indirect</span> <span>tax</span> <span>is</span> <span>preferred.</span><br></p></li><li><p><span>Tax Compliance:</span> <span>Manage</span> <span>the</span> <span>recurring</span> <span>monthly</span> <span>sales,</span> <span>use,</span> <span>and</span> <span>excise</span> <span>tax</span> <span>compliance</span> <span>cycle</span> <span>for</span> <span>assigned</span> <span>clients,</span> <span>including</span> <span>sending</span> <span>data</span> <span>requests,</span> <span>reviewing</span> <span>returns</span> <span>and</span> <span>supporting</span> <span>workpapers,</span> <span>obtaining</span> <span>client</span> <span>approvals,</span> <span>and</span> <span>filing</span> <span>by</span> <span>deadlines.</span> <span>Ensure</span> <span>the</span> <span>appropriate</span> <span>taxes</span> <span>are</span> <span>collected</span> <span>or</span> <span>assessed</span> <span>and</span> <span>properly</span> <span>remitted.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Nexus Studies and Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs):</span> <span>Conduct</span> <span>nexus</span> <span>studies</span> <span>to</span> <span>identify</span> <span>where</span> <span>clients</span> <span>have</span> <span>tax</span> <span>filing</span> <span>obligations.</span> <span>Prepare</span> <span>and</span> <span>manage</span> <span>VDAs</span> <span>to</span> <span>address</span> <span>prior-period</span> <span>tax</span> <span>exposure.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Technical Tax Research:</span> <span>Monitor,</span> <span>research,</span> <span>and</span> <span>analyze</span> <span>tax</span> <span>issues</span> <span>affecting</span> <span>clients.</span> <span>Communicate</span> <span>appropriate</span> <span>tax</span> <span>positions</span> <span>through</span> <span>written</span> <span>reports</span> <span>or</span> <span>oral</span> <span>presentations.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Tax Planning and Controversy Support:</span> <span>Assist</span> <span>clients</span> <span>with</span> <span>indirect</span> <span>tax</span> <span>notices</span> <span>and</span> <span>controversies.</span> <span>Monitor</span> <span>clients’</span> <span>business</span> <span>activities</span> <span>and</span> <span>develop</span> <span>tax</span> <span>strategies.</span> <span>Maintain</span> <span>accounting</span> <span>and</span> <span>tax</span> <span>records</span> <span>to</span> <span>support</span> <span>filed</span> <span>returns</span> <span>and</span> <span>financial</span> <span>statement</span> <span>reporting.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Client Collaboration:</span> <span>Support</span> <span>new</span> <span>client</span> <span>onboarding,</span> <span>respond</span> <span>promptly</span> <span>to</span> <span>technical</span> <span>tax</span> <span>questions,</span> <span>exercise</span> <span>sound</span> <span>judgment</span> <span>when</span> <span>escalating</span> <span>issues,</span> <span>and</span> <span>coordinate</span> <span>client-facing</span> <span>communications</span> <span>with</span> <span>account</span> <span>managers.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Tax Technology and Process Improvement:</span> <span>Identify</span> <span>opportunities</span> <span>to</span> <span>streamline</span> <span>and</span> <span>improve</span> <span>processes</span> <span>using</span> <span>data</span> <span>analytics</span> <span>and</span> <span>technology</span> <span>tools,</span> <span>including</span> <span>software</span> <span>integrations.</span> <span>Educate</span> <span>and</span> <span>train</span> <span>clients</span> <span>on</span> <span>tax</span> <span>solutions.</span></p></li></ul><p><br><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>3–5</span> <span>years</span> <span>of</span> <span>experience</span> <span>in</span> <span>multi-jurisdictional</span> <span>indirect</span> <span>tax</span> <span>advisory</span> <span>services</span> <span>and</span> <span>indirect</span> <span>tax</span> <span>compliance.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Detailed</span> <span>understanding</span> <span>of</span> <span>multi-jurisdictional</span> <span>indirect</span> <span>tax</span> <span>principles.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Ability</span> <span>to</span> <span>manage</span> <span>multiple</span> <span>projects</span> <span>and</span> <span>priorities,</span> <span>reprioritizing</span> <span>as</span> <span>needed</span> <span>in</span> <span>a</span> <span>fast-paced</span> <span>environment.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Experience</span> <span>in</span> <span>process</span> <span>improvement,</span> <span>governance,</span> <span>and</span> <span>cross-functional</span> <span>collaboration.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Strong</span> <span>collaboration</span> <span>and</span> <span>business</span> <span>partnering</span> <span>skills,</span> <span>including</span> <span>excellent</span> <span>interpersonal</span> <span>skills.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Ability</span> <span>to</span> <span>identify</span> <span>and</span> <span>implement</span> <span>internal</span> <span>or</span> <span>external</span> <span>best</span> <span>practices.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Advanced</span> <span>proficiency</span> <span>in</span> <span>Google</span> <span>Workspace</span> <span>(Sheets,</span> <span>Docs,</span> <span>Slides,</span> <span>etc.).</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Experience</span> <span>with</span> <span>sales</span> <span>tax</span> <span>software</span> <span>and</span> <span>project</span> <span>management</span> <span>software.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Comfort</span> <span>using</span> <span>AI</span> <span>tools</span> <span>as</span> <span>part</span> <span>of</span> <span>day-to-day</span> <span>workflows.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Experience</span> <span>working</span> <span>with</span> <span>U.S.</span> <span>companies</span> <span>and</span> <span>U.S.</span> <span>accounting</span> <span>standards</span> <span>preferred;</span> <span>U.S.</span> <span>CPA</span> <span>certification</span> <span>is</span> <span>a</span> <span>plus.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies:</strong><br><span><strong>Communication</strong></span></p><p><span>Serve</span> <span>as</span> <span>a</span> <span>clear,</span> <span>data-backed</span> <span>voice</span> <span>for</span> <span>the</span> <span>team,</span> <span>communicating</span> <span>needs,</span> <span>constraints,</span> <span>and</span> <span>resourcing</span> <span>decisions</span> <span>to</span> <span>senior</span> <span>leadership</span> <span>internally,</span> <span>and</span> <span>corresponding</span> <span>directly</span> <span>with</span> <span>U.S.</span> <span>state</span> <span>tax</span> <span>agencies</span> <span>externally.</span></p><p><span><strong>Judgment and Escalation</strong></span></p><p><span>Distinguish</span> <span>between</span> <span>errors</span> <span>that</span> <span>can</span> <span>be</span> <span>resolved</span> <span>independently</span> <span>and</span> <span>issues</span> <span>requiring</span> <span>leadership</span> <span>or</span> <span>client</span> <span>input,</span> <span>taking</span> <span>appropriate</span> <span>action</span> <span>in</span> <span>each</span> <span>situation.</span></p><p><span><strong>Attention to Detail</strong></span></p><p><span>Identify</span> <span>and</span> <span>resolve</span> <span>inconsistencies</span> <span>and</span> <span>discrepancies</span> <span>before</span> <span>they</span> <span>become</span> <span>larger</span> <span>problems.</span> <span>Review</span> <span>work</span> <span>thoroughly</span> <span>and</span> <span>consistently,</span> <span>catching</span> <span>errors</span> <span>others</span> <span>may</span> <span>miss</span> <span>while</span> <span>maintaining</span> <span>a</span> <span>focus</span> <span>on</span> <span>materiality.</span></p><p><span><strong>AI Fluency</strong></span></p><p><span>Demonstrate</span> <span>hands-on</span> <span>experience</span> <span>using</span> <span>AI</span> <span>tools</span> <span>in</span> <span>accounting</span> <span>and</span> <span>operational</span> <span>workflows,</span> <span>applying</span> <span>sound</span> <span>judgment</span> <span>to</span> <span>determine</span> <span>where</span> <span>AI</span> <span>adds</span> <span>value,</span> <span>when</span> <span>human</span> <span>research</span> <span>is</span> <span>necessary,</span> <span>and</span> <span>how</span> <span>to</span> <span>protect</span> <span>client</span> <span>data.</span></p><hr><p><em>This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.</em></p><hr><p>Know someone great for this role? Refer them <a target="_blank" href="https://forms.monday.com/forms/38a78eac1d97d5e26f39663e38498ff6?r=use1">here</a> and earn up to PHP 8,000 via GCash for every successful hire.</p>