URBN Indirect Tax Specialist

URBN is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Indirect Tax team as an Indirect Tax Specialist. This role will provide hands-on experience across a wide range of indirect tax responsibilities, including sales & use tax compliance, licensing, exemption management, and audit support. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of high-volume U.S. sales & use tax (SUT) and Canadian GST/HST/QST/PST returns.
• Perform detailed monthly and quarterly reconciliation of sales and use tax liabilities and conduct transactional analysis and data reconciliations between Vertex and the general ledger to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage the full life cycle of business license renewals and registrations for all URBN brands.
• Maintain exemption certificates and support the validation process for audit readiness.
• Support indirect tax audits by pulling data, preparing analyses, and assisting with responses to auditors.
• Research basic tax issues and work with senior team members to provide recommendations to business partners.
• Help resolve notices and inquiries from taxing jurisdictions by gathering information and drafting responses.
• Assist with the yearly budgeting process and analyze monthly variances.
• Assist with system maintenance, process improvements, and other tax projects as assigned.

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• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, tax, or related field; experience in large corporate environment a plus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of accounting or tax principles; willingness to learn indirect tax concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word); exposure to Alteryx, Vertex, Oracle, or other systems a plus but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred, but equivalent experience considered.

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits 

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.