IT ERP Product Lead- Vertex

Minimum of 5-7 years of Tax software experience, specifically Vertex.

Knowledge of Accelerator tools is a plus.

Provide expert-level Finance support with a strong focus on AP (Accounts Payable), including invoice processing, payment runs, GR/IR clearing, and vendor reconciliation.

Lead Vertex O Series tax integration for the NA, MX and CA region, ensuring accurate tax determination and automated tax calculation for AP transactions.

Manage cross-module scenarios with integration between Finance, Supply chain and Procurement processes.

Configure and optimize AP sub-processes: vendor master data, payment terms, check/ACH payments, and open item management.

Work closely with business teams to handle sales & use tax, withholding tax, and 1099 reporting requirements through Vertex.

Perform configuration, functional testing (Unit, SIT, UAT), and defect resolution for Finance and Vertex-related issues.

Analyze month-end and year-end AP activities (GR/IR clearing, open AP reporting, payment proposals).

Support and troubleshoot cross-functional integrations

Prepare functional specifications, test scripts, and provide user training for AP and tax-related functionalities.

Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to work in collaborative team environments and establish and maintain on-going business relationships. Collaborates Across Boundaries & Impacts across Cultures

Translate business requirements into functional specifications and create the configuration rationale to design and configure the tax applications

Provide ongoing support and maintenance for Tax software systems, including troubleshooting and resolving issues

Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users

Create and maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures

Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and testing activities

Facilitate business process reviews to gather expected business outcomes and functional requirements

Design, test and deploy the technical components required for successful Tax solutions.

Strong documentation skills, including process narratives (As-Is and To-Be), business requirement categorization (Map vs. Gap), and preparation of solution design documents.

Experience in technical requirements documents, solution design documentation, and other forms of technical writing to support system enhancements and process improvements.

Specification of test scenarios and plans for functional and integration tests and experience leading testing cycles independently.

Experience working with offshore and on-site teams is a plus.