Accountant, Indirect Tax

Hybrid Senior Accountant role – one day per week on‑site at any of the following LGC locations: Milford, MA; Alexandria, MN; Gaithersburg, MD; Middleton, WI; Traverse City, MI; Cumberland Foreside, ME; or Manchester, NH. This U.S.-focused position manages Canada and U.S. indirect tax compliance, reporting, and advisory activities, supporting strategic tax planning, risk management, and process optimization across U.S. legal entities while collaborating closely with finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end preparation and review of Canadian (GST/HST, PST, QST) and U.S. Sales & Use tax returns and Personal Property renditions, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Manage indirect tax accounting and reconciliations, including overseeing tax liability accounts, month‑end accruals, and true‑up analysis to ensure financial statement accuracy.
• Monitor indirect tax legislative changes to assess and communicate impacts on the company’s tax profile.
• Oversee and lead indirect tax audits, acting as the primary point of contact for tax authorities and managing the retrieval of transactional data and documentation.
• Perform regular nexus reviews and taxability studies to identify and mitigate potential exposure across new and existing jurisdictions.
• Maintain comprehensive support for tax positions, including exemption certificate management and audit‑ready files.
• Provide strategic indirect tax advice on business initiatives, including product launches, M&A due diligence, and intercompany transactions.
• Determine taxability for new products and services, ensuring correct tax mappings are applied within ERP systems.
• Partner with non‑tax stakeholders (Procurement, Sales, and IT) to embed indirect tax requirements into business processes and contract negotiations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of indirect tax data collection and reporting.
• Drive automation and system enhancements, leading the integration of tax engines (e.g., Vertex) with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or IFS).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation is a plus.
• Prior work experience in a tax accounting role, specifically indirect or sales tax.
• Experience with or leading sales tax audits.
• Experience with or leading implementation of tax software systems.
• Prior in‑house tax experience in a multinational corporation is desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian and U.S. indirect tax laws.
• Knowledge of personal property tax and unclaimed property is a plus.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Vertex) and ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of U.S. indirect tax experience, including time at a Big Four firm.

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on and practical approach to problem‑solving.
• Proactive and takes initiative—adds value every day.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with moving deadlines, multiple stakeholders, and non‑integrated systems.
• Kind, collaborative, and respectful—team players who build trust and bring positive energy.
• Able to maintain focus and accuracy under pressure and navigate ambiguity with resilience and optimism.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• FSA/HSA pre‑tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care.
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution.
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Flexible work options.
• Pet insurance for our furry friends.
• Enhanced parental leave of 8 additional weeks.
• PTO that begins immediately.
• Town Hall monthly meetings onsite or virtual, Cheer program recognizing outstanding work, company‑wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more.