Associate, Indirect Tax

Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love.

Toast is a cloud-based, all-in-one digital technology platform purpose-built for the entire restaurant community. Toast provides a comprehensive platform of software as a service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions that give restaurants everything they need to run their business across point of sale, payments, operations, digital ordering and delivery, marketing and loyalty, and team management. We serve as the restaurant operating system, connecting front of house and back of house operations across service models including dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering, and retail. Toast helps restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences. For more information, visit www.toasttab.com

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Indirect Tax Associate to join its Tax function. This role will be part of the Global Tax Team and will support all US indirect tax compliance, reporting, audits and special ad-hoc projects. The position will be based in Bangalore, India and report directly to the Indirect Tax Manager located in the United States. This position can avail of a hybrid working environment.

Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Shift timing: 2 PM to 11 PM IST (Cab will be provided)

About this roll*

• Ensure timely and accurate indirect tax compliance:

  This includes US Sales and Use Tax Compliance. Collaborate with our external compliance provider to maintain complete and accurate data, extract data reports from Vertex, NetSuite and ZIP to prepare and reconcile return workpapers, review detailed workpapers and seek manager approval prior to submission.

• Prepare indirect tax Reconciliations: Responsible

  for extracting sales and purchase reports for inclusion in periodic indirect tax reconciliations. Assist in preparation of quarterly accruals and reconciliations for SOX control purposes.

• Manage indirect tax processes:

  Take responsibility for documenting all indirect tax processes and policies. Proactively monitor and update the indirect tax filing calendar. Assist with responding to notices and information requests from taxing authorities. Support with indirect tax audits as required.

• Provide indirect tax expertise:

  Conduct detailed indirect tax research and analysis related to Toast's products and services (both new and old) in current and future global markets, documenting findings and staying informed about current and potential tax laws and guidance.

• Drive indirect tax process improvements:

  Proactively identify weaknesses in current processes and procedures relating to indirect tax matters and identify solutions including automation so that issues are resolved in a timely manner. Support the tax technology roadmap, assisting with implementation, testing, tax engine configuration, and reporting requirements.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration:

  Work closely with Accounting, Finance, Product, Legal, Systems, and Operations to ensure tax compliance and support business objectives.

Do you have the right ingredients*?

• Available to work 2pm-11pm IST in order to collaborate with Tax Team based in USA
• 3+ years of relevant indirect tax experience starting in Big 4, law firms (supporting international clients) and progressing to a role in the technology industry preferred.
• University degree, with advanced degree or professional qualification in tax, law or accounting preferred
• Strong tax research skills using databases like RIA Checkpoint and CCH
• Experience with data analysis and automation tools (Alteryx, Power BI, or similar) a plus
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and establish ongoing relationships
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally within the business
• Fluent English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Special Sauce*:

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify and apply core indirect tax concepts in a business context
• Ability to explain complex tax matters to the business
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with NetSuite and Vertex O Series for maintaining, reporting, and data extraction

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