What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indirect Tax Specialist position at WEX?
About the Team / Role
WEX Inc is seeking a self-driven and motivated Indirect Tax Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on state indirect tax matters, thus knowledge and experience with sales and use tax is critical to the role. This role is flexible to be based remotely out of Portland, ME, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Dallas, TX, or Chicago, IL.
How you'll make an impact
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an innovative tax department that strives to create best-in-class processes and employ leading edge technologies. As part of the team, the candidate will :
- Manage and oversee preparation, submission and payment of US indirect tax returns on a monthly basis
- Manage relationships with third-party providers for indirect tax compliance and subject matter experts
- Oversee and manage the process of customer tax exemptions and the corresponding tax exemption certificates
- Responsible for managing indirect tax technology to drive automation within the tax processes and reduce risk of manual error
- Manage all indirect tax jurisdictional correspondence (exams and notices)
- Performs state tax research and analysis for new revenue streams and locations
- Keep informed of tax laws, regulations, and rulings pertaining to indirect taxes. Attends seminars and similarly instructional events to expand knowledge of tax laws and interpretations.
- Participate in special projects as dictated by the needs of the business. Opportunity to gain experience in state income tax matters as schedule allows.
Experience you'll bring
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range : $98,000.00 - $130,000.00
Salary : $98,000 - $130,000
