The Pokémon Company International

VAT Compliance Analyst

The Pokémon Company International • $85K — $153K *
Bellevue, WA 98006In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in VAT/GST compliance or equivalent expertise
  • Strong knowledge of VAT/GST principles including cross-border transactions
  • Experience with indirect tax returns in multiple jurisdictions
  • Familiarity with ERP systems like Oracle or similar
  • Proficient in Excel and data analysis skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review VAT/GST returns across various jurisdictions
  • Support compliance filings like EC Sales Lists and e-invoicing obligations
  • Reconcile VAT/GST data with ERP systems and financial records
  • Review cross-border transaction VAT/GST treatments
  • Coordinate with external advisors for filings and audits
  • Assist with VAT/GST audit responses and tax authority inquiries
  • Support indirect tax registrations in new jurisdictions

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
  • 401k Employer Matching (US Employees)
  • Pension Employer Contributions (UK/IRE/MX Employees)
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Commuter benefit
  • Access to LinkedIn learning resources
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles
  • Hybrid work environment
Full Job Description
Get to Know the Role
  • Job Title: VAT Compliance Analyst
  • Job Summary: Assists in the preparation, review, and maintenance of indirect tax compliance activities, including VAT/GST returns, tax records, tax schedules, and related tax reports across multiple international jurisdictions. Supports tax authority inquiries, cross-border transaction analysis, and VAT consulting initiatives related to international operations and business expansion.
  • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
  • People Manager: No


What You'll Do
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT/GST returns across multiple jurisdictions, including European Union countries, United Kingdom, Canada, and additional jurisdictions as business needs evolve
  • Support related compliance filings such as EC Sales Lists, Intrastat, and e-invoicing obligations
  • Reconcile VAT/GST return data to ERP systems and financial records
  • Review VAT/GST treatment of cross-border transactions involving imports, exports, intra-EU movements, and other international supply chain flows
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors and compliance providers regarding filings, technical matters, and audits
  • Support responses to tax authority inquiries, VAT/GST audits, and data requests
  • Assist with indirect tax registrations and ongoing compliance requirements in new jurisdictions
  • Review invoices and transactional data to ensure compliance with local VAT/GST invoicing requirements
  • Partner with accounting, logistics, sales, legal, procurement, and operations teams to resolve indirect tax issues
  • Support implementation of e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and other indirect tax technology initiatives
  • Assist with process improvement initiatives and ERP enhancements related to indirect tax reporting and automation
  • Maintain documentation supporting indirect tax positions, compliance processes, and audit support files
  • Support VAT consulting and advisory projects related to:
    • International expansion initiatives
    • New product launches and business models
    • Supply chain and logistics changes
    • Cross-border transaction structuring
    • ERP and invoicing process changes
  • Assist with research and analysis of evolving global VAT/GST regulations and assess operational impacts to the business
  • Support other special projects and ad hoc indirect tax initiatives as needed

What You'll Bring
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise
  • Strong understanding of VAT/GST principles, including imports/exports, intra-EU transactions, reverse charge mechanisms, and invoicing requirements
  • Experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax returns in multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms
  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally with global teams
  • Experience supporting VAT/GST audits or tax authority inquiries preferred
  • Familiarity with e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements preferred


Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $85,000 - $113,000 per year. The full range is $85,000 - $153,000 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate's qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you'll be successful
  • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
  • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
  • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
  • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
  • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
  • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.


What to expect
  • An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
  • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
  • Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
  • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
  • Generous paid family leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
  • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
  • UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefit.
  • LinkedIn learning.
  • Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
  • Hybrid work environment.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company is a Japanese company responsible for brand management, production, publishing, marketing, and licensing of the Pokémon franchise, which consists of video game software, a trading card game, anime television series, films, manga, home entertainment products, merchandise, and other ventures. It was established through a joint investment by the three companies holding the copyright of Pokémon: Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. It began operating in 1998 and adopted the moniker Pokémon Ltd. in October 2000. The company is headquartered in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. The company has separate subsidiaries that handle operations in different parts of the world, with the Pokémon Company International supporting the territories outside Asia and being responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website on the territories outside Asia. The Pokémon Company also handles publishing of all Pokémon video games since 2001 alongside Nintendo. The Pokémon Company is mostly responsible for marketing and funding, while Nintendo handles distribution of the titles in Japan and outside it. Both companies work together in localization, production, QA, and other aspects. The company is solely responsible for publishing and licensing mobile Pokémon titles, unlike console titles where it has help from Nintendo.
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