Indirect Tax Sales & Use Tax Analyst - JD/LLM

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic EY Tax team, where our global expertise and deep technical knowledge across all tax disciplines are enhanced by the latest in innovation and cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on exceptional client service, strong accountability, and governance, making us the top choice for industry executives and the largest revenue-generating US and global tax practice.

Our Indirect Tax practices navigate the complexities of state and local taxes, which often constitute a company's largest tax burden and are on the rise globally. Our approach helps businesses understand their tax liabilities, identify risks and opportunities, and align with their broader tax strategy, reinforcing the critical role of tax and finance in the modern business landscape. Learn from our experienced professionals, cutting-edge technology, and proven methodologies to effectively manage our clients’ indirect tax posture.

Your Key Responsibilities

It’s fair to say there’s no average day for a Sales and Use Tax Analyst - so you’re likely to spend your time on a diverse array of projects, responsibilities and tasks. Whatever you’re working on, our clients will turn to you for up-to-the-minute tax advice they can always rely on. To make that happen, you’ll be working in a highly collaborative culture, where listening to and sharing information with colleagues is an essential part of the role.

As an Analyst on the Indirect Sales & Use Team, your role will include:

• Analyzing an evolving portfolio of complex tax operations to provide meaningful business insights

• Identifying potential opportunities and risks and communicating these to our clients

• Learning and researching current market trends, to maintain your credibility as a trusted advisor

• Developing clear, intelligent plans and approaches to improve our clients’ tax activities

• Researching our clients business operations and building long-lasting relationships to tailor your advice to their specific needs

• Collaborating with a motivated team of professionals

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Actively working towards obtaining either an LL.M. in Taxation or Juris Doctor, supported by a strong academic record.

• Membership or anticipated membership in a US state bar.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Tax technical skills and experience in tax research, writing and compliance.

• An interest working in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• The ability to prioritize when working on multiple complex projects.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

• You must reside within a commutable distance of the office location associated with this position.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.

Ideally, you will have:

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

• 3.0 cumulative Law school GPA.

• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, One Source Tax Compliance Software, Corptax, and/or Premium Pro.

• Ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members.

• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we offer you

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $85,000 - $125,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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