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Community Health Systems · 2 weeks ago

Indirect Tax Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, committed to helping people get well and live healthier. The Indirect Tax Specialist is responsible for the accurate preparation, filing, and remittance of indirect taxes while ensuring compliance with tax regulations and collaborating with various teams to enhance tax operations.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and files indirect tax returns, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and other applicable transaction-based taxes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines

Reconciles indirect tax accrual accounts and supporting schedules, investigating and resolving variances as needed

Initiates and processes indirect tax payments to taxing authorities using appropriate payment methods, including check, ACH, wire, and online portals

Maintains accurate tax records and documentation by entity in accordance with organizational policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards

Supports internal and external audits by gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and assisting with audit resolution and refund claims

Reviews and evaluates transactions for appropriate indirect tax treatment, including warehouse purchases, intercompany allocations, and multi-entity activity

Collaborates with Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure indirect tax considerations are appropriately reflected in financial processes and system integrations

Utilizes enterprise systems and tax engines to support indirect tax reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Indirect tax complianceSalesUse taxVertexOracle FusionAnalytical skillsSpreadsheet proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Associate Degree required or a combination of education and related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

3-5 years of experience in indirect tax, sales and use tax, or related tax compliance functions required

Working knowledge of indirect tax regulations, including sales and use tax, consumer use tax, and gross receipts tax

Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve tax-related issues

Proficiency in spreadsheet tools, including intermediate Excel skills, to support reconciliations and reporting

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate documentation

Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments

Ability to apply sound judgment when evaluating transactions and determining appropriate tax treatment

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

Experience with Vertex highly preferred

Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-state tax environments preferred

Experience using Oracle Fusion or comparable ERP systems to support indirect tax processes, including tax accruals, filings, reconciliations, and payment workflows preferred