About the role
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Why we're hiring
This position will become an integral part of a dynamic and growing US Indirect Taxes Center of Excellence in WPP, one of the top Advertising firms in the world, you will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere and building of a new team to provide support to all US subsidiaries. You will also be involved in implementing new technology and developing existing processes.
What you'll be doing
- Prepare all US indirect tax filings including sales & use tax, gross receipts tax, personal property and Commercial Rent.
- Provide excellent service to multiple US companies.
- Ability to multitask and be involved in ad-hoc projects as needed.
- Work with local Finance teams to build Indirect Tax calendar of filings, get copies of prior year filings & workpapers and build a new database with logins and passwords.
- Responsible for monthly accruals and reconciliation of indirect tax accounts.
- Handle and respond to notices and assist with tax audits including analyzing various transactions for auditor inquiries and gathering of requested data.
- Assist Indirect Tax Manager to determine economic nexus and required registrations for all US companies.
- Collaborate with 3rd party vendor and technology teams in the implementation of a tax engine.
What you'll need
- A minimum of two years of Big 4 experience in indirect tax compliance and tax.
- The ideal candidate will be an experienced problem solver with excellent writing and communication skills in English.
- Prior Indirect Tax compliance experience using Tax software.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Who you are
You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.