AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD. Tax specialist will be a member of the tax team working in various areas of tax compliance including VAT, personal property taxes, gross receipts taxes, agency filings, license renewals, etc. This role will work with various members of finance & external consultants and will report to the Director (Finance & Shared Services) in India with matrix reporting to Tax Director in US. Key Responsibilities File annual personal property tax renditions and returns. File gross receipts tax returns. Prepare monthly gross receipts account reconciliations. Assist Senior Tax Accountant with internal sales tax inquiries. Prepare monthly VAT general ledger detail review and gather necessary filing documentation for external consultants. Work with external consultants to ensure timely filing of VAT returns. Work with external consultants to ensure timely filing of all Secretary of State agency filings. Obtain new business licenses when required. Renew existing business licenses to ensure compliance with local authorities. Maintain the tax departments filing calendar. Work with COSs to gather customer tax exemptions and maintain them in Salesforce Review all foreign invoices issued to customers for completeness and accuracy Support tax team by responding to sales tax and VAT authority inquiries and audits. Support tax team by responding to tax related notices and letters. SupporT tax team by gathering information for use by internal and external stakeholders. Assist with special projects related to sales tax, international transactions, or VAT as they arise. Business Knowledge: Systems experience preferredSalesforce, Microsoft Office, Avalara Business Processes Corporate Financial Policies Working knowledge of VAT, personal property taxes, and gross receipts taxes Required Skills CA/ CA Intermediate or Masters's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred. Experience supporting a company with their VAT tax processes. Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills enabling effective, clear, and concise communication with all levels of management. Strong organizational skills required to coordinate, manage, and prioritize multiple cross-divisional processes and projects Consistently demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated, responsive, customer-focused, and possess strong follow-up skills Consistently demonstrate high ethical standards, accountability, and ownership. Ability to productively work well both independently on task execution and as part of cohesive team /workgroup.
