Senior Analyst, Tax - Indirect Tax (Sales Tax Operations) at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TaxIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of sales tax experience at a public accounting firm or commensurate experience in a large corporate environment (retail experience preferred)
  • An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external partners
  • Ability to manage large amounts of electronic data, think critically, and identify data patterns and issues
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Knowledge of multistate sales tax laws and regulations and the ability to apply such laws to business operations
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • A passion for tackling challenges and engaging at Fortune 1 scale

Responsibilities

  • Research legislative and regulatory changes to state and local sales tax law, analyze the impact on our business and compliance requirements, effectively communicate necessary changes, and work as a team to successfully implement those changes
  • Configure Sales Tax engines for Walmart.com, Walmart Marketplace, and SamsClub.com, including Vertex O Series and Thomson Reuters OneSource Indirect to comply with tax rate and rule changes
  • Respond to sales tax inquiries raised by external customers, internal stakeholders, and taxing jurisdictions
  • Review and categorization of item level attributes to assign proper taxability
  • Communicate technical tax requirements to IT and Business partners
  • Assist with special projects as necessary

Skills

Sales Tax
Indirect Tax
Vertex O Series
Thomson Reuters OneSource
Tax Compliance
Tax Research
Tax Configuration
State Tax Law
Local Tax Law
Tax Modernization

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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