Senior Tax Analyst
opentable - London - Global - Finance & Banking
<p>With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. </p>
<p>Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.</p>
<p><strong>About the Job</strong></p>
<p>The Senior Tax Analyst will join a world-class finance operation to support the daily operations of our global tax function, promoting continuous improvement and high performance. In this role, you will complete critical domestic and international tax initiatives required to support dynamic growth and scale. We are seeking an exceptional teammate with a learning and growth mindset who challenges the status quo to improve processes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment while driving impact through quantitative problem-solving and collaboration.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li>Prepare global direct and indirect tax filings while collaborating with outside service providers on sales, use, business, and digital service taxes across various jurisdictions.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of income tax provisions, including standard calculations, tax account roll-forward schedules, and return-to-provision analyses.</li>
<li>Develop cross-department tax projections, model income tax scenarios, and conduct strategic research for business initiatives and compliance.</li>
<li>Identify key areas of improvement throughout the tax compliance process to develop and execute actionable plans.</li>
<li>Prepare monthly General Ledger account reconciliations and communicate required journal entries for direct and indirect tax accounts.</li>
<li>Ensure indirect taxes are accurately collected by maintaining global product taxability and exemption certificates, while also supporting tax audits.</li>
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<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p>
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<li>3+ years of experience in Public Accounting or an in-house tax department.</li>
<li>A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in tax, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of global direct and indirect tax frameworks and regulations.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to produce timely deliverables and manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.</li>
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