Overview
SpaceX is seeking an experienced Manager, Indirect Tax to assist in all areas of US and Canada indirect tax including monthly compliance, controversy/audit matters, tax research, planning and strategy.
Responsibilities
- Gather, manipulate and review data and coordinate with external service providers to prepare sales and use tax returns across all U.S. states and Canada.
- Assist with indirect tax audits, refund claims and coordinate responses to various tax authorities.
- Resolve tax notices and similar matters.
- Perform tax technical research related to sales and use tax and other indirect tax matters.
- Create and establish processes for audit defense.
- Assist in validating tax engine configurations and calculation results.
- Work with suppliers and internal purchasing teams on sales & use tax matters, including claiming various exemptions or incentives, and looking for savings opportunities.
- Document indirect tax issues, positions and resolutions.
- Prepare and maintain tax calendar for indirect tax licenses, filings, as well as assist in various administrative matters.
- Assist with general ledger account reconciliation.
- Validate and manage sales tax exemption certificates.
- Implement process improvements and automation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, real estate, finance or other business disciplines.
- 7+ years of work experience as an indirect tax professional in public accounting or at a large multinational company.
- Experience with MS Excel and tax research tools (RIA Checkpoint).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with sales and use tax compliance and consulting.
- Experience working across multiple states.
- Experience working with indirect tax software (Vertex/AvaTax).
- Familiarity with indirect taxes and their application across multiple industries.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA (Los Angeles area), and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
- Willing to work extended hours as necessary.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $190,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, education and experience. Base salary is one part of the total rewards package and may include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, and stock-related opportunities. SpaceX provides comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation and holidays and other employee benefits.
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