Mars · 21 hours ago
Indirect Tax Engine Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$101K/yr - $139K/yrMars is a global company seeking an Indirect Tax Engine Specialist to support the testing, maintenance, and deployment of the tax engine within SAP S4 HANA. This role involves ensuring accurate tax determination across multiple jurisdictions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and efficiency in a global ERP environment.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of the indirect tax engine integrated with SAP S4 HANA
Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Tax teams to ensure accurate tax determination across multiple jurisdictions
Execute end-to-end testing cycles (unit, integration, regression, and UAT) for tax engine updates and S4 HANA deployments
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot tax calculation issues, ensuring compliance with global indirect tax requirements
Maintain documentation of tax engine configurations, test scripts, and issue resolution logs
Partner with external vendors and consultants to implement tax engine patches, upgrades, and enhancements
Ensure alignment of tax engine rules with evolving indirect tax legislation (VAT, GST, sales & use tax, etc.)
Provide ongoing support for business users, including training and issue resolution
Participate in change management activities to ensure smooth deployment of new tax engine functionalities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize tax processes and system efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of indirect tax concepts (VAT, GST, sales & use tax)
Hands-on experience with SAP S4 HANA and tax engine solutions (e.g., Vertex, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, Avalara)
Proven expertise in system testing methodologies and defect management
Ability to translate tax requirements into system configurations and test cases
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance
Preferred
Experience in large-scale ERP deployments is a plus
Benefits
Company bonus
Medical and dental benefits
Participation in 401k plan
Paid time off benefits
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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