Dropbox

Senior Tax Analyst – Indirect Tax

Dropbox

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $117,800 - $159,400 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support global VAT compliance, including data preparation, review support as needed.
  • Assist with VAT-related projects, including new business initiatives, system implementations, process improvements, and jurisdictional expansions.
  • Stay abreast of changes in VAT/GST laws and regulations globally, assess their impact on the company, and recommend necessary actions.
  • Respond to VAT technical questions from internal stakeholders, partnering with teams and external advisors as needed.
  • Support VAT reconciliations, variance analysis, and data validations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Support VAT audits and inquiries, including data gathering and issue tracking.
  • Work closely with Finance, Accounting, and Systems teams to ensure VAT logic, tax determination, and reporting are correctly reflected in systems.
  • Help identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced controls within VAT compliance and reporting workflows.
  • Maintain documentation for VAT processes, controls, and system logic.

Requirements

  • At least 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Hands-on VAT/GST experience with progressively increasing scope and accountability, gained in public accounting (Big Four or similar) and/or an in-house tax function.
  • Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining indirect tax policies, controls, compliance, and system processes in a multi-entity or scaled environment.
  • Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to interpret VAT legislation, apply technical guidance to business scenarios, and document conclusions.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., data analysis, reconciliations, pivots, formulas) and a proven ability to manage projects independently from planning through execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of translating complex VAT concepts into clear, concise guidance for non-tax stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience using and implementing indirect tax technology or systems projects (e.g., VAT engines, compliance/reporting tools, or tax-related system implementations, systems enhancement projects) as part of day-to-day VAT operations.
  • Experience supporting process transformations or system implementations.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills
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