The Company:

Marigold helps brands foster customer relationships through the science and art of connection. Marigold Relationship Marketing is a suite of world-class martech solutions that help marketers create long term customer love and loyalty. Marigold’s products address the Messaging, Loyalty and Experiences marketing offerings, to a customer base that is categorized in three segments: Enterprise, Professional and Commercial. Marigold provides the most comprehensive set of use cases for Marketers at any level. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Marigold has offices globally across the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, India, South America and Central America, as well as in Japan.

The Role:
 

Marigold is hiring a Sr. Analyst, Indirect Tax. Marigold's tax team located in Sydney Australia manages the Group’s global tax compliance and tax reporting obligations in relation to the multiple jurisdictions in which we currently operate. As part of the tax team, this role will be working closely with the Global Head of Tax, other members of the tax team and the broader finance team to manage the Group's Global sales tax and indirect tax obligations, product classifications and system documentation, with a key focus on US sales tax compliance. 

General duties include:

Preparation, review and lodgement of US sales tax returns via Avalara or via tax portals where not lodged via Avalara

Monthly US sales tax and indirect tax balance sheet reconciliations

Preparation and lodgement of other indirect US taxes including eg gross receipts, business & occupation (B&O) returns via relevant tax portals

Support preparation and lodgement of indirect tax returns for UK, Europe, New Zealand, Uruguay and Australia. Review of corresponding balance sheet reconciliations

Quarterly review of Avalara reports for new US sales tax registrations requirements (Nexus), and review of indirect tax registration requirements in relevant countries as required

Ongoing compliance with US State registration requirements, setting up State tax portal access, and updating Avalara registration details for Group entities with new sales tax obligations

Monitor and manage global entities’ sales tax footprints, registering and performing compliance activities as necessary

Maintaining and updating tax portal access details

Reviewing and approving US sales tax exemption requests

Preparing and maintaining sales tax and indirect tax documentation in conjunction with the tax team relating to product classification and systems used for sales tax and indirect tax

Supporting sales tax/indirect tax audits across the global jurisdictions

Proactive focus on process improvement, automation, technology adoption to increase efficiency and accuracy of US sales tax and indirect tax workstreams

Consulting on a variety of sales tax/indirect tax technical matters, providing advice on indirect tax compliance

Support wider tax team on direct matters, capacity permitting

Keep on top of global legislative indirect tax changes, advise the business accordingly

Collate and redistribute US mailings

What skills and experience are required?:
 

A developed indirect tax skillset preferably from within consulting, fast paced business or in-house tech environment

Professional qualification preferred (Masters in Taxation, CTA, or similar) and/or degree in law, accounting or finance (or similar) desirable

Relevant skills in preparation of sales tax/GST/VAT returns, including maintenance/ownership of balance sheet reconciliations in Europe, US or Australia/New Zealand essential

US sales tax experience preferred but not essential

Experience with using Avalara is preferred

Use of Netsuite preferred

Experience with Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods & Services Tax (GST) in the UK, Australia, New Zealand or other jurisdictions highly desirable

Exposure to tax authorities in multiple jurisdictions

Comfortable with technology adoption, including using different technology services and systems to manage indirect and sales tax compliance obligations

Strong communication and problem solving skills

Highly organised with the ability to work independently under reasonable pressure and within set deadlines

Self motivated and pro active learner with a desire to learn and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved

Excellent technical and analytical skills
 

What We Offer: 

Unlimited PTO (we call it Open Time Away) and birthday leave

Remote first position or work from our Melbourne or Sydney office space if you prefer

Salary Continuance & Life Insurance 

Flexible work hours