Indirect Tax Specialist

Company:

MMC Corporate

Description:

What can you expect?

We are currently seeking a Indirect Tax Specialist in our New York City office. This hybrid role will report to the Assistant Director, US Indirect Tax, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Key focus areas include managing indirect tax controversies, performing research and analysis to determine nexus and taxability, and implementing improvements to systems, processes, controls, and automation for long-term sustainability and scalability. You will own key deliverables that make an immediate impact and work on various projects to drive savings and reduce risk, collaborating with business, tax, accounting, legal, and technology colleagues.

What's in it for you?

• A strong brand with impressive results.

• A collaborative culture and valued partnerships.

• A competitive pay and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, STI/LTI, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) match.

• Eligibility for tuition reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Generous vacation, time off, and company holidays.

We will count on you to:

• Manage indirect tax controversies, including audit defense and voluntary disclosure agreements.

• Contribute to cost savings initiatives through reverse audits and refund reviews.

• Assist with research, state tax nexus determinations, taxability analyses, and quantification of potential sales and use/indirect tax exposures.

• Provide support and analysis on various indirect tax questions.

• Oversee acquisition integrations to ensure compliance with indirect tax processes.

• Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures related to indirect tax.

• Identify technology tools and processes for indirect tax automation to reduce manual work and enhance compliance efficiency.

• Manage product taxability configurations and system enablement, including nexus settings and product mappings.

• Provide guidance to junior staff and support the Assistant Director, Indirect Tax, on all related matters.

What you need to have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in tax/accounting.

• 5+ years of experience with US Indirect Tax reporting, including sales and use, personal property, gross receipts, and business tax.

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, Alteryx, or similar database tools for manipulating large data sets.

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and government agencies.

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple deliverables.

• Strong analytical skills with innovative problem-solving abilities.

• Familiarity with systems such as Oracle and Vertex, and tax reporting processes requiring data collation from multiple systems.

What makes you stand out:

• A desire and ability to drive continuous process improvements.

• Independence and attention to detail, with the ability to seek guidance when needed.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• A self-motivated problem solver with experience in researching and applying tax laws to complex scenarios.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $72,000 to $144,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.