Senior Tax Analyst, Indirect Tax

The role

You will take full ownership of indirect tax accounting, compliance, audit work streams, and ad hoc projects. You will build relationships across various departments and serve as a mentor to junior tax team members.

What you will do

• Ensure accurate application of indirect tax and regulatory laws
• Review tax and accounting records for quality and accuracy
• Lead preparation of workpapers and audit defense arguments
• Train and mentor team members cross-functionally
• Oversee the indirect tax compliance process
• Develop strategies for documentation and record-keeping
• Gather and analyze data from the general ledger and tax engines
• Analyze current and upcoming tax regulations
• Research complex indirect tax issues
• Identify and assess indirect tax risks

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field
• 5+ years of tax accounting experience in either corporate or public accounting
• In-depth technical knowledge of laws governing Sales and Use Taxes, Value-added Tax, personal property tax, business licenses/gross receipts tax, and related reporting to tax authorities within the Un
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with significant autonomy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong accounting skills including ability to independently review and reconcile complex general ledger accounts
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Accounting system experience (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Tax engine experience (Vertex, OneSource, Avalara, or similar)
• Experience coaching, training, or mentoring team members cross-functionally

Nice to have

• CA, CPA or CMI designation
• Alteryx, Python, or SQL experience

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage options
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan with company match
• Flexible paid time off for salaried team members
• 15 days paid time off for hourly team members plus an additional day for each year of service
• 18 weeks of paid time off for new parents
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft ride credits

Before you apply

• Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants

About the company

Lyft aims to serve and connect by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.