VAT Global Customs & Trade- Senior Associate

Responsibilities VAT Senior Associate, Customs and Global Trade In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert for the U.S. team in Value-Added Tax (VAT) matters across the globe. You will take your experience in assisting U.S. companies with non-resident VAT abroad by managing registrations, filings and compliance. You will learn relevant trade compliance intersections and take part in a wide array of projects from clients who have businesses all over the world. This opportunity provides a chance to establish efficient procedures to effectively manage our client’s cross-border responsibilities. You will enjoy this role if you: Are a strong technical specialist who enjoys learning new concepts and proactively monitoring new tax technical and procedural developments Are an analytical problem solver eager to understand the client’s business and tax needs and assist in developing practical solutions tailored to the client’s situation Enjoy working with an international team and clients Bring value to internal stakeholders on all cross-border VAT and Goods and Services Tax (GST) matters You are interested in honing your skills in VAT and GST, while learning new concepts, regulations, and trends in trade compliance You want to be part of a firm that values specialty tax practices and is invested in your success, providing the resources and support for you to grow now, for tomorrow. Responsibilities: Manage the U.S. book of business by planning and executing deliverables Produce internal trainings for VAT and GST worldwide, to include the broad scope of the OECD along with nuances at the country level Create a country guide to include links to each tax authority, their filing portal, and processes Prepare responses to client queries by undertaking VAT or GST technical research Formulate templates, work instructions, and guides for repeatable client work Proactively address data management solutions within Excel, Sharepoint, or other tools Maintain a team culture where individuals are excited to learn goods and services tax and/or global trade Stay on top of value added tax regulations and trends Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s Masters or advanced degree preferred CPA, CUSICO or CUSECO preferred and required for promotion to Manager Practical knowledge of import and export processes, trade procedures and documentation. 3 years of experience registering, filing, and maintaining VAT or GST compliance for U.S. multinationals Experience working with tax authorities in large jurisdictions Technical knowledge of reverse-charge mechanism, import VAT, VAT accounting, and ruling support Successful project management experience Data champion, with proficiency in Excel Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the