Indirect Tax Specialist

About the Team/Role 

WEX Inc is seeking a self-driven and motivated Indirect Tax Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on state indirect tax matters, thus knowledge and experience with sales and use tax is critical to the role. This role is flexible to be based remotely out of Portland, ME, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Dallas, TX, or Chicago, IL.

How you'll make an impact

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an innovative tax department that strives to create best-in-class processes and employ leading edge technologies. As part of the team, the candidate will:

• Manage and oversee preparation, submission and payment of US indirect tax returns on a monthly basis
• Manage relationships with third-party providers for indirect tax compliance and subject matter experts
• Oversee and manage the process of customer tax exemptions and the corresponding tax exemption certificates
• Responsible for managing indirect tax technology to drive automation within the tax processes and reduce risk of manual error
• Manage all indirect tax jurisdictional correspondence (exams and notices)
• Performs state tax research and analysis for new revenue streams and locations
• Keep informed of tax laws, regulations, and rulings pertaining to indirect taxes.  Attends seminars and similarly instructional events to expand knowledge of tax laws and interpretations.
• Participate in special projects as dictated by the needs of the business. Opportunity to gain experience in state income tax matters as schedule allows.

Experience you'll bring 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline. 
• Minimum of 8-12+ years related indirect tax experience required. Experience managing all aspects of sales and use tax including management of tax notices and audits.
• Working knowledge of PC based application software with an emphasis on data management skills required, including experience with Alteryx and UiPath.   
• Experience with Avalara, CertifyTax and Thomson Reuters OneSource products (or similar) preferred.
• Strong accounting, analytical and problem solving skills.  
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and flexibility in methods of communication.
• Detail oriented; ability to multitask and work in a fast paced deadline driven environment.