About the role
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Why we're hiring:
We are seeking a Senior Analyst – US Indirect Tax to support indirect tax compliance and operations for our US entities. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in managing tax filings, supporting audits, and helping implement cutting-edge tax technologies. You’ll partner with local finance teams, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
What you'll be doing:
- Prepare and file a range of US indirect tax returns, including sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, commercial rent tax, and personal property tax.
- Manage monthly tax accruals and perform reconciliations of indirect tax accounts.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for indirect tax inquiries from local finance teams and external authorities.
- Handle and respond to tax notices and support audit activities, including compiling data and analysing transactions for auditor review.
- Collaborate with internal teams and 3rd-party vendors on the implementation and maintenance of tax technology solutions (e.g., tax engines).
- Assist with determining economic nexus and manage registration processes for new jurisdictions.
- Build and maintain an internal calendar of indirect tax filing deadlines and a database of relevant tax credentials, filings, and documentation.
- Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives within the tax function.
- Support ad-hoc tax projects and cross-functional initiatives as required.
What you'll need:
- Education:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
- Experience:Minimum 2 years of experience in indirect tax compliance, preferably with a Big 4 or large public accounting firm.
- Strong knowledge of US indirect taxes, including nexus determination and multi-state filings.
- Experience with indirect tax software/tools along with Microsoft Excel and Strong Data management Skills (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE, or similar).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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