IXL Learning

Indirect Tax Lead

IXL Learning$130K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree
  • 4+ years of compliance experience in public accounting or a multinational tax function
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local, and international tax regulations
  • Experience with US sales tax compliance processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • CPA preferred
  • Experience with SaaS or e-commerce business models is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage compliance for U.S. sales tax, international VAT/GST, and other indirect taxes
  • Lead taxability analysis and indirect tax exposure assessments
  • Enhance tax systems and processes for accurate reporting
  • Review and manage exemption certificates
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for business expansion
  • Respond to indirect tax audits and inquiries
  • Manage tax reconciliations and relationships with advisors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Collaborative and cross-functional work culture
  • Exposure to diverse tax functions
  • Experience in a technology-driven company
Full Job Description
In this role, you will work closely with the Tax Director and Tax Manager as well as finance, legal, sales, and engineering team members to execute both domestic and international indirect tax functions. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and research various tax issues, clearly articulate findings, and demonstrate the ability to use tax knowledge and previous experience to add value to a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and high-growth company.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office. #LI-EM1
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • Manage indirect tax compliance processes, including U.S. sales tax, international VAT/GST, excise tax, and property tax filings, while ensuring accurate and timely compliance
  • Lead taxability analysis, nexus monitoring, indirect tax exposure assessments, ASC 450 analysis, and statute of limitations reviews
  • Maintain and enhance indirect tax systems, taxability configurations, and related processes to support accurate tax calculation, reporting, and operational efficiency
  • Review and manage exemption certificates and supporting documentation
  • Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Engineering, Product, and other business teams to support business expansion, new products, system implementations, and process improvements
  • Lead responses to indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, including documentation gathering, tax research, and audit defense coordination
  • Manage indirect tax reconciliations, GL accounts, and relationships with external advisors and service providers
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • BA/BS degree
  • At least 4+ years of relevant compliance experience in a public accounting firm and/or the tax function of a multinational corporation
  • Basic Federal, State and Local, and International tax knowledge is required
  • Strong multitasking, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required
  • Hands-on experience with US sales tax compliance processes and filings
  • Experience with SaaS, digital products, marketplace facilitator, or e-commerce business models is preferred
  • Comfortable working with large datasets from multiple systems and data sources with strong analytical skills
  • Experience with tax engines, ERP systems, and indirect tax system/process improvements (e.g., Vertex, NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar platforms)
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • CPA preferred
  • Foreign indirect tax experience is a plus
  • Experience with IT systems implementation projects related to transactional taxes is a plus
  • Willingness to learn and deploy technology solutions for various tax responsibilities

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $170,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About IXL Learning

IXL Learning is an education technology company that provides personalized learning experiences for students in grades K-12. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. IXL Learning offers a variety of products, including IXL, a comprehensive learning platform that covers math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as other products for specific subjects and grade levels. The company's products are used by millions of students and teachers around the world. IXL Learning is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that help students achieve their full potential.
Learn more about IXL Learning
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998
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