Full-Time

Tax Analyst

Indirect Tax

Posted on 3/13/2024

Instacart

Instacart

10,001+ employees

Grocery technology and online delivery services

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Senior

Remote in USA

Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Oracle
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • General understanding of accounting principles
  • Ability to simultaneously work on projects with competing deadlines
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Oracle, Vertex, and other data analytical tools
  • B.S. degree in Accounting, Tax, Finance, or related field of specialized study
  • Interest in learning about indirect tax and the tax operations of a fast-growing company
  • Excellent writing, communication, and research skills
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with external service providers to prepare US sales/use tax, Canada GST/HST & Australia GST compliance returns
  • Responsible for preparing and maintaining indirect tax (sales/use/excise/VAT) calendars
  • Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate indirect tax compliance document requests
  • Coordinate, track, and respond to various incoming tax notices and bills
  • Coordinate with external service providers to prepare US property tax filings and payments, business registrations and renewals, and various gross receipt/excise tax compliance returns
  • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining reconciliations via analysis of the general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of indirect tax payable accounts to underlying return details, general ledgers, and systems of original entry
  • Prepare, analyze, and investigate fluxes in monthly compliance data
  • Analyze data from internal systems and compare against additional datasets to assess completeness of data
  • Lead special projects affecting the following areas within indirect tax: controversy, compliance, planning, operations, and policy
  • Communicate directly with external advisors and internal stakeholders including accounting, legal, engineering, operations, and finance on a variety of initiatives
  • Assist in process improvement projects relating to the transmission of sales and use tax data used within return preparation and filing
  • Perform tax research and document finding in technical memorandums
  • Assist the Tax Manager and Business Development team with merger and acquisition review and integration of businesses to centralized compliance processes
  • Responsible for preparing and managing Indirect and Property tax forecasts
  • Responsible for exemption certificate maintenance process relating to vendors and customers
  • Ability to identify potential compliance issues and recommend solutions
  • Drive ongoing process improvements, focusing on automation, efficiency, and analytics in partnership with our Tax Technology team

Instacart is an exemplary employer in the grocery technology sector, offering cutting-edge e-commerce solutions and a robust platform that smooths out online shopping, delivery, and pickup from an extensive store network. The company's focus on digital transformation and health-conscious tools not only demonstrates a commitment to innovation but also highlights its leadership in promoting healthier living and nutrition security. This makes it a dynamic and purposeful place to work, fostering both personal growth and professional development in a forward-thinking environment.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

29%

Benefits

Go far together

Grow the pie

Roll up your sleeves

Put it all on the table

Serve generously

INACTIVE