Senior Tax Analyst

StockX
Detroit, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to tax professionals with multi-state sales tax expertise who thrive in cross-functional collaboration within a fast-growing e-commerce environment.

Best fit for

  • Tax specialists who excel at reconciling complex transaction data across jurisdictions.
    — “Experience working with large data sets and transaction-level information in Excel
  • Self-directed analysts comfortable implementing process improvements in dynamic settings.
    — “Detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership, manages multiple priorities
  • Candidates who can translate tax research into operational recommendations.
    — “Research and analyze domestic indirect tax implications of new business initiatives

Things to consider

  • Requires hands-on involvement in audit responses and notice management.
    — “Manage and support indirect tax audits, notices, IDRs, and controversy matters
  • Cross-functional coordination extends beyond Finance to Product and Operations teams.
    — “Partner cross-functionally with business teams to support implementation of tax requirements

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific instances where you identified and resolved tax calculation discrepancies.
    — “Proactively monitor the accuracy of tax charges and system-calculated tax results
  • Highlight experience implementing tax technology platforms beyond basic compliance.
    — “Experience with Avalara or similar indirect tax technology platforms
  • Showcase process improvement projects that reduced manual reconciliation work.
    — “tax-related process improvements across multiple jurisdictions
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • accurate tax charges
  • efficient tax-related process improvements
Typical background
tax analystaccounting

Skills & requirements

Required

U.S. Sales And Use TaxTax ComplianceAccount ReconciliationsTax-related Process ImprovementsTax Legislation Monitoring

Preferred

Public AccountingTax Engine Systems

Stack & domain

U.s. Sales And Use TaxTax Accounting

About the role

Original posting from StockX via Greenhouse

Help empower our global customers to connect to culture through their passions.

Why you’ll love this role

We’re looking for a Senior Tax Analyst with expertise in U.S. sales and use tax and tax accounting to join our growing Finance team at StockX. You’ll be part of a collaborative Tax team that partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Product, Operations, and external advisors to support StockX’s expanding business. In this role, you will help manage supporting workpapers, indirect tax compliance and reconciliations, audit and notice responses, and tax-related process improvements across multiple jurisdictions. Your work will have direct impact by helping StockX stay compliant, reduce tax risk, and support informed business decision-making.

What you’ll do 

Assist the Tax Manager with the preparation of supporting workpapers and submission of indirect tax filings for the United States, leveraging internal and external resources

Prepare, review, and maintain sales and use tax account reconciliations and other tax-related month-end close support

Assist with the annual financial statement process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules

Manage and support indirect tax audits, notices, IDRs, and controversy matters, including gathering documentation, performing reconciliations and analysis, coordinating responses, and maintaining audit trackers

Maintain recordkeeping for state sales tax filings, tax notices, audit documentation, and jurisdictional portal activity

Monitor state and local tax legislation for changes relevant to StockX, research the impact, and help drive implementation of necessary changes

Research and analyze domestic indirect tax implications of new business initiatives, and provide recommendations to mitigate tax exposure

Partner cross-functionally with business teams to support implementation of tax requirements for new products, processes, and operational changes

Support tax engine, systems, and process testing, including UAT and issue tracking tied to tax-related changes

Proactively monitor the accuracy of tax charges and system-calculated tax results, identify discrepancies through analysis and reconciliation, and partner with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes and implement solutions

Assist with registrations, annual compliance requirements, special projects, and ad hoc requests from business partners and external advisors

About you

3+ years of relevant tax experience in a corporate environment; public accounting experience is a plus 

Good understanding of multi-state sales and use tax regulations and indirect tax compliance processes 

Experience with tax account reconciliations, workpapers, and month-end or quarter-end close support 

Detail-oriented self-starter who takes ownership, manages multiple priorities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Must have skills

Strong experience in U.S. sales and use tax, including compliance, reconciliations, and audit support

Experience preparing supporting workpapers, maintaining tax records, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to research indirect tax issues and apply findings to business operations and compliance requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Experience working with large data sets and transaction-level information in Excel

Nice to have skills

Public accounting experience 

Experience with Avalara or similar indirect tax technology platforms 

Experience with Power BI 

CPA or equivalent license preferred

 

Pursuant to the various pay transparency laws/acts, the base salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 annually, plus opportunities for benefits (e.g., medical, dental), equity and discretionary bonuses. Compensation is dependent on geography and may vary.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

 

About StockX

StockX is proud to be a Detroit-based technology leader focused on the large and growing online market for sneakers, apparel, accessories, electronics, collectibles, trading cards, and more. StockX's powerful platform connects buyers and sellers of high-demand consumer goods from around the world using dynamic pricing mechanics. This approach affords access and market visibility powered by real-time data that empowers buyers and sellers to determine and transact based on market value. The StockX platform features hundreds of brands across verticals including Jordan Brand, adidas, Nike, Supreme, BAPE, Off-White, Louis Vuitton, Gucci; collectibles from brands including LEGO, KAWS, Bearbrick, and Pop Mart; and electronics from industry-leading manufacturers Sony, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple. Launched in 2016, StockX employs 1,000 people across offices and verification centers around the world. Learn more at www.stockx.com.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. StockX reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. StockX may utilize AI to rank job applicant submissions against the position requirements to assist in determining candidate alignment.

Source: StockX careers (Greenhouse)

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