Indirect Tax Manager - US (Seattle)

bytedance

5+ Years | Seattle, Washington, United States (On Site) | Full Time | 6 months ago

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Job Summary

ByteDance seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to support international digital and e-commerce expansion. Responsibilities include managing daily tax operations (compliance, legislative onboarding, supporting new product launches), assisting with tax audits and controversies, and contributing to various projects. The role requires managing indirect tax functions, maintaining tax calendars, identifying compliance process enhancements, and performing tax accounts review and reconciliation. Taxability analysis for new products and features, support in multi-state tax audits, and collaboration with other teams on globally scalable processes are also key responsibilities.

Must Have

5+ years indirect tax experience
Strong US indirect tax knowledge
Sales/Use tax expertise
Tax return review and compliance
Tax accounts review and reconciliation
Project work and process improvement

Good to Have

E-commerce/technology industry experience
Communication of complex tax concepts
Adaptability and collaboration skills

Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
10 paid sick days
17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job Description

Responsibilities

ByteDance seeks an Indirect Tax Manager to join our Tax Department and support our international digital and e-commerce expansion efforts. The Indirect Tax Manager will manage daily tax operations, including indirect tax compliance, legislative onboarding, and supporting new product launches. Additionally, this role will involve assisting with tax audits, supporting tax controversies, and contributing to various projects as needed to meet the requirements of business partners and the department. Responsibilities 1. Manage a variety of recurring and non-recurring indirect tax functions including review of tax returns, analysis, and lead day-to-day indirect tax compliance operations and filings for U.S. jurisdictions. 2. Maintain indirect tax calendar internally and manage external service providers on tax compliance to ensure timely accurate reporting and remittance. 3. Identify and document compliance process enhancements. 4. Assist with project work across various activities, including business advisory, system implementation, financial reporting, product launches, and tax research. 5. Develop indirect tax operational process improvements, focusing on controls, automation, efficiency, and analytics. 6. Perform tax accounts review and reconciliation, working closely with Finance Business Partners, AR, AP, and GL Accounting teams. 7. Assist with the preparation of data collection for monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax compliance as needed. 8. Review tax returns prepared by team members and outsourcing vendors. 9. Support in taxability analysis for launching new products and features. 10. Support complex multi-state tax audits and issues. 11. Work with other Tax and Technology teams across regions to identify, create, and implement globally scalable processes and solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Taxation, Accounting or any other related field. 2. 5 years of indirect state and tax experience in a public accounting firm, Government, and/or US multinational company with a focus in sales/use taxes. 3. Have strong technical knowledge in U.S. Indirect Tax, especially in Sales and Use Tax. Preferred Qualifications 1. Relevant industry experience in handling U.S. Indirect Tax in technology and e-commerce companies is a plus. 2. Ability to communicate complex tax concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals. 3. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly, collaborates effectively, and can work independently and solve problems while motivating and influencing others. 4. Work with other Tax and Technology teams across regions to identify, create, and implement globally scalable processes and solutions.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $111467 - $205169 annually.​
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).​
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​
3. Exercising sound judgment.​

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.​

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.​
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​
Diversity & Inclusion​
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​

Reasonable Accommodation

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