SAP​/Vertex Tax Specialist; Remote

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REQ 78570

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** SAP/Vertex Tax Specialist
***
* Location:

Remote
**** POSITION SUMMARY**:

We are seeking a highly skilled
** Tax Technology Expert
** with deep technical and functional expertise across
** SAP**,
** Vertex**, and global tax practices, including
** U.S. and international tax requirements**. This role sits at the intersection of  
** IT, and Business Operations**, responsible for designing and implementing tax technology solutions and resolving tax-related system issues across our global retail environment.  The ideal candidate combines tax domain knowledge with strong IT implementation and solution design and delivery skills to enable accurate tax determination and accounting, efficient compliance processes, and scalable digital and technical capabilities.
* Opportunity to lead impactful tax technology initiatives in a global retail environment.
* Work with modern ERP systems and advanced tax engines.
* Cross-functional role offering exposure to Tax, IT, Finance, and Operations.
* Strong opportunities for growth within a dynamic, technology-enabled tax function.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Tax Technology Solutions & Implementation (IT-Focused)
*** Lead the design, development, configuration, and implementation of tax technology solutions across SAP (S4 HANA/FI) and Vertex (O Series/Cloud).
* Analyze business requirements and translate them into system configuration, functional specifications, and technical designs.
* Drive tax-related components of ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and new business integrations (e-commerce, POS, supply chain, global expansion).
* Partner with IT developers and architects to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring proper integration between SAP, Vertex, retail systems, and downstream reporting tools.
* Develop and execute test strategies, including unit testing, SIT, UAT, and regression testing for tax configurations and enhancements.
** Business Problem Solving & Support
*** Serve as the primary escalation point for tax-related system issues, troubleshooting errors, incorrect tax calculations, data inconsistencies, and integration failures.
* Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and propose effective, compliant tax solutions.
* Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring tax issues.
* Provide expert guidance on tax implications of new business models, promotional programs, sourcing changes, and system workflows.
** Tax Strategy & Compliance Support
*** Interpret and apply U.S. state/local tax, federal tax, and international indirect tax (VAT/GST) rules within system configurations, working with business Tax and Finance teams.
* Support the tax compliance team by ensuring accurate tax determination, reporting, and audit readiness across multiple countries and sales channels.
* Maintain tax master data, jurisdiction codes, rules, and rate updates in SAP and Vertex.
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Work with Tax, IT, Digital, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain, E-commerce, and Retail Operations…