Senior Tax Specialist (US & Canada)

About the role

The Senior Tax Specialist will lead the company’s indirect tax compliance across the United States, Canada, and selected international jurisdictions. You will ensure accurate filing, timely payments, and proactive management of tax risks while collaborating with finance, billing, and IT teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file U.S. sales and use tax returns for multiple state nexus locations.
• Maintain the sales tax compliance calendar, coordinate payments, and reconcile related accounts.
• Research and resolve state and local tax notices, inquiries, and audits.
• Update taxability matrices, nexus determinations, and customer exemption certificates.
• Partner with Billing, AR, and IT on tax coding, invoicing setup, and tax engine configuration (e.g., Avalara, Vertex).
• Monitor U.S. indirect tax law changes and assess business impact.
• Prepare and file Canadian GST/HST and provincial returns, reconcile accounts, and handle CRA inquiries.
• Review international VAT/GST returns prepared by outsourced providers, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely filing.
• Support corporate income tax compliance, tax provision processes, and tax planning initiatives under supervision.
• Assist with indirect tax audits, maintain organized tax files, and contribute to process‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in indirect tax, with hands‑on U.S. sales/use tax compliance; Canadian GST/HST and/or international VAT/GST experience preferred.
• Experience with sales‑tax automation software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, OneSource) is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Working toward or holding a CPA, CMI, or similar certification.

Required skills

• Avalara
• Vertex
• OneSource
• Microsoft Excel
• NetSuite
• SAP
• Oracle

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on complex multi‑jurisdictional tax projects.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external advisors.
• Professional development support toward tax certifications.