Tax Accountant

QAD is a global leader in cloud-based enterprise solutions, empowering businesses to adapt faster and thrive in an increasingly dynamic, digital world. With a strong focus on innovation and AI-driven insights, QAD is shaping the future of enterprise transformation across industries. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where bold ideas and future-focused talent to drive real impact. Join us to help build the intelligent, connected enterprise of tomorrow.

This is a hybrid position which requires candidates to be based in Mumbai, with 3-4 days of in-office collaboration per week.

Responsible for preparing and reviewing US and Canadian sales & use tax filings, process customer provided sales and use tax exemption certificates, reconciling tax payable and receivable accounts, reviewing withholding taxes, preparing various memos for ASC 740, reviewing the global tax rates, assisting with the preparation of the quarterly tax provisions, audit queries, and special projects.

Other responsibilities include

• Continuous development of tax technical skills, process improvement, and coordination of deliverables.
• Collect/review information required for sales and use tax filings. Prepare any sales and use tax returns not prepared by the third-party service provider. Monitor compliance for third-party filings prepared by the third-party service provider to ensure compliance is timely filed and in accordance with the taxing jurisdiction requirements.
• Handle and validate customer-provided tax exemption certificates. This includes accurately reviewing documentation for completeness and validity, maintaining an organized system for certificate storage, and composing clear, concise, and professional email correspondence to customers regarding any discrepancies or additional information required for their exemption certificates.
• Preparation of various non-income based US state tax and fee filings.
• Analyze, reconcile, and maintain worldwide tax balance sheet accounts. Reconcile the sales and use tax payable and receivable account balances.
• Monitor the tracking sheet of various tax notices and communication, and follow up regarding unresolved issues. Assist with responses to federal and state tax notices.
• Communicate with members of the Tax and Finance departments and related employees to ensure consistent application and accountability of tax policies. Serve as a consultant within the Company on various tax matters.
• Collect information required for federal and state income/franchise tax audits and assist with audit resolution. Research tax issues as they arise.

Education:

Professional degree: Degree in Tax, Accounting, or related field;

Graduate Program (MBA, MIB or Masters): Masters in Taxation or JD preferred.

Other Program / Supplemental Training: Eligible to obtain Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) licensure, preferred

Experience:

Number of years: From 1-3 years working with corporate indirect tax returns; experience in a large public accounting firm preferred

Computer skills: Microsoft Excel; Google Workspace; Avalara preferred; NetSuite preferred

Other knowledge:

Understanding of US sales and use tax concepts.

Detail oriented with effective organization skills.

Strong desire to learn and deliver high quality work products.

Excellent research skills with an ability to read and understand state laws.

Ability to multi-task and thrive under tight deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, clearly and professionally explain tax information to both colleagues and customers (especially via email)

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  We offer an amazing culture and comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits so that employees can focus on helping customers reach our vision for them: the Effective Enterprise.

• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.

• The collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.

• Our employees tell us they love working for a global organization focused on collaboration, teamwork and customer outcomes.

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.

• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.

• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set.

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.