Indirect Tax Associate

Company Description

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.

Job Description

Tax Department Role: Our tax team keeps the business compliant and helps it build an optimum treasury strategy for its worldwide operations. They manage day-to-day tax operations, support expansion into new countries, and structure legal entities and M&A deals efficiently. By adapting to the complex tax processes and strategically managing outflows, they help the company smoothly navigate changing global tax rules. New Associate’s Responsibilities: - This role primarily focuses on managing global tax compliance, streamlining tax processes with better use of technology, and building stronger partnerships with other teams across the company. Collaboration: - In this role, the Associate will work closely with the Indirect Tax team as well as cross-functional partners, including Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections, and Legal. Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation and filing of indirect tax returns (e.g., VAT, Sales tax) accurately and within deadlines. - Collate financial data, documents, and records required for tax calculations and filings. - Support the research and implementation of tax technology solutions. - Collaborate with other teams to improve the tax process in the O2C cycle. - Support the team in the research and analysis to identify tax opportunities and reduce potential risks. - Lead the discussions with tax authorities during the tax audits and assessments. - Support the team in keeping track of changes to the tax rules. Qualifications: - A Finance degree and 1 to 3 years of indirect tax experience at an accounting firm. - Strong accounting fundamentals. - Financial analysis skills and familiarity with basic AI tools. - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Additional Information Total Rewards @ Turnitin - At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. - Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. - You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive,