• Sales Tax Specialist

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)


    How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

     

    We are seeking a highly skilled Sales Tax Specialist with strong technology expertise in SAP and Vertex or a similar tax engine to join our dynamic tax team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with sales and use tax laws, leveraging technology to optimize tax processes, and supporting system implementations and upgrades. This role requires a combination of tax technical knowledge, software proficiency, and problem-solving skills to enhance efficiency and accuracy in sales tax operations.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Sales & Use Tax Compliance

    + Manage and support sales and use tax compliance, including tax return preparation, filing, and remittance

    + Research and analyze sales tax laws, regulations, and rulings to ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions

    + Assist in handling sales tax audits, including responding to notices and inquiries from tax authorities

    + Advise internal stakeholders on sales tax implications for business transactions, system changes, and process improvements

    Technology & Systems (SAP & Vertex or Similar Tax Engine)

    + Work with SAP and Vertex or similar tax engine to ensure accurate tax calculations and reporting

    + Collaborate with IT, finance, and tax teams to troubleshoot and resolve tax-related system issues

    + Support implementation and upgrades of SAP and Vertex or similar tax engine for sales tax automation

    Process Improvement & Data Analytics

    + Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes using automation and technology

    + Analyze large datasets from SAP to ensure accuracy, detect discrepancies, and enhance reporting capabilities

    + Assist in developing and documenting best practices for sales tax processes and system controls

    What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

    + Minimum 4 years of sales and use tax experience, preferably in a corporate tax or consulting environment

    + Proficiency working in SAP and Vertex or similar tax engine

    + Strong understanding of U.S. sales and use tax law

    + Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to details in order to analyze large datasets and create reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools

    + Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

    + Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

    + Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

    + Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

    + Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

    What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, tax, information systems, or a related field

    + Experience with tax automation projects or system implementations

    + Knowledge of SQL, Alteryx, or other data analytics tools for tax data analysis

    + CPA, CMI, or other relevant tax certification

     

    Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

     

    Our

    culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care,

    Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in

    everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we

    offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career

    at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation

    and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

    Why You'll Love Delta

    + Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

    + 401(k) with generous companycontributions up to 9%

    + Paid time off includingvacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave

    + Comprehensive health benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifebenefits

    + Family care assistancethrough fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactationsupport, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved onesin all stages

    + Holistic Wellbeing programsto support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, includingaccess to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health

    + Domestic and Internationalspace-available flight privileges for employees and eligible familymembers

    + World-wide partnerships toengage in community service and innovative goals created to focus onsustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

    + Recognition rewards andawards through the platform Unstoppable Together

    + Business Resource Groupscreated to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies

    + Access to over 500 discounts,specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as carand hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare

     

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here