Senior Associate - US Direct - State and Local Tax

The Senior Associate - US Direct State and Local Tax will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following:

State and Local Tax Compliance & Provision (Primary Focus)

• Preparation and self-review of quarterly state estimated payments for income and franchise, supporting calculations, and updating payment vouchers in accordance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.

• Maintaining and optimizing Alteryx workflows for state apportionment, ensuring accurate data processing for sales by state.

• Submit state tax payments electronically or by paper, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.

• Research and resolve state and local tax notices in coordination with internal stakeholders and tax authorities.

• Support quarterly and annual state tax provision calculations, including state payable/receivable, return to provision, and state effective rate workpaper under ASC 740.

• Prepare and file Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) documentation (Form 8975) in compliance with OECD BEPS standards.

• Prepare and maintain business license and annual report filings across various U.S. jurisdictions, including compiling required documentation, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines, and tracking the status of all submissions in a centralized system

• Maintain an organized state library of supporting workpapers and calculations.

• Recommend and support automation initiatives to improve efficiency in US Direct state and local and CbCR compliance processes.

Broader U.S. Tax Compliance

• Assist in preparation and review of U.S. Federal and international tax forms
• Support additional compliance and reporting obligations as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Collaborate with global tax, finance, and accounting teams to gather data, analyze results, and meet tax compliance deadlines.
• Track and monitor filing deadlines using internal compliance systems.
• Ensure adherence to process controls and contribute to a strong compliance culture within the tax organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in U.S. tax compliance, with a focus on state and local tax.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing U.S. State and Local tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and business license renewals
• Familiarity with CbCR requirements and Form 8975 filings.
• Experience supporting a multinational tax function within a Shared Services or Global Capability Center (GCC) environment.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with CorpTax, ONESOURCE, or GoSystem.

• Alteryx, Tableau; including experience automating tax processes and workflows.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or MBA in Finance/Taxation from a reputed institution

• Experience supporting US Direct State and Local tax compliance for a U.S.-based multinational or with a Big 4 accounting firm.

• Understanding of U.S. multistate apportionment and nexus rules

• Prior experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sectors is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication for effective cross-border collaboration.

• High attention to detail and strong accountability for delivering high-quality outputs.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.

• Flexibility to work across time zones and engage with global teams.

• Proactive and adaptable approach to evolving tax regulations and challenges.

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