Indirect Tax, Senior Analyst

2 Months ago • 3-4 Years • Taxation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Indirect Tax Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting all Indirect Tax issues for Thales US and Canadian entities. This includes compliance, audit, and tax analysis. The role involves managing state and Canadian tax filings, supporting federal and international filings, determining financial treatments, and working with an offshore service provider. Responsibilities also include maintaining customer service, leading tax processes, preparing and analyzing sales and use tax data, optimizing tax engine configurations, preparing and filing tax returns, and maintaining tax records. The analyst will also be involved in sales tax audits and research tax liabilities.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • 3+ years of US tax experience or 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
  • Experience working with cross functional teams
  • Expert level Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
Good to have:
  • Experience with Oracle, OneSource, SAP, and Avalara

Job Details

Location: Austin, United States of America

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Indirect Tax, Senior Analyst

Austin, Texas- Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Indirect Tax, Senior Analyst who will provide compliance, audit, tax analysis, and support for all Indirect Tax Issues for Thales US and Canadian entities.

Day-to-day activities will be carried out in a team format where you will be regularly working with both the Director and Manager. You will be responsible for maintaining the interface between the tax department, project controllers, project managers, accounting and finance. Assist with managing all aspects of state tax filings, Canadian filings, support of federal and all other international filings, financial treatment determinations, and interface with Infosys, the offshore service provider. Maintain a high level of customer service to both the internal and external customers and act as the lead of the tax process.

Thales is a Global Technology Company headquartered in France that is striving to make the world more secure with their solutions. They have several US locations.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Prepare and analyses consolidated sales and use tax data for third party compliance consultants and for monthly sales tax filings.  Review subsequent prepared returns. 

    • Track and manage sales and use tax credits. 

    • Prepare tax refunds.

  • Maintain and optimize the tax engine configurations and assist with new implementation. 

    • OneSource tax engine to ensure products are taxed correctly, at the correct tax rates,

    • Manage customer provided exemption certificates.

    • Analyse AP Tax hold reports weekly.

  • Prepare, and file In-House Sales and Use Tax Returns, and manage payments of amounts due – Thales and its subsidiaries. 

  • Maintain company tax records by preparing monthly treasury and accounting reports, journal entries and reconciliations.  

  • Prepare, and file monthly Canada GST/HST Returns

  • Prepare, and file Personal Property Tax renditions, and track payments.

  • Sales Tax Audits

  • Review / Research Tax Liabilities online and communicate with State and Local Government contacts.

  • Ensure compliance gross receipts, excise tax, business licenses, and other miscellaneous tax obligations in state and local jurisdictions.

  • Perform other indirect tax duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.

  • 3+ years of experience in U.S. tax within Big Four or at least 4+ years of relevant accounting or finance related experience.  This experience should include tax compliance, audit & experience preparing monthly accounting Journal Entries.

  • Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams in a large, corporate environment.

  • Expert level Microsoft skills especially with Excel.

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a focus on the details.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to work across teams and explain sophisticated tax concepts in a clear and concise manner.

  • Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.

  • A self-starter and growth mindset with strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize.

  • A passion for technology-driven tax solutions—experience with Oracle, OneSource, SAP, and Avalara is a plus.

  • Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction but receives additional specific instructions from VP Tax or Tax Manager for new, difficult, or special projects/assignments.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

Travel:  Some travel may be required from time to time for integrations, implementations, tax group meetings, training or audits, generally less than 5% of your time annually.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at talentacquisition@us.thalesgroup.com.

The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared Service, 1st Point) 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

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