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About the role

As a Vertex Consultant, you will make an impact by delivering end-to-end tax technology solutions that integrate Vertex with SAP systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency for global enterprises. You will be a valued member of our SAP Practice and work collaboratively with project managers, cross-functional teams, and client stakeholders to design and implement best-in-class tax solutions.

Cognizant’s SAP Practice

Cognizant’s SAP practice is part of our Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) unit. In Cognizant’s SAP practice, we help enterprises maximize business value in the digital economy. As part of this practice, you will drive digital acceleration, to prepare our clients for the approaching autonomous business by unlocking the value of digital with industry-specific outcomes. Our extended service portfolio and business solutions help our clients gain competitive leadership, discover new revenue streams and achieve business agility—all with the operational mandates of cost and efficiency.

In this role, you will

+ Lead end-to-end Vertex implementation projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, and deployment.

+ Configure and optimize Vertex tax processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with global tax regulations.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify gaps, and design scalable tax solutions.

+ Provide expertise in SAP tax configuration, especially in FICO modules, and ensure seamless integration with Vertex.

+ Conduct workshops, prepare documentation, and deliver presentations to both technical and business stakeholders.

What you need to succeed (Required skills)

+ 10 years of Consulting experience involving end-to-end project implementations.

+ 5+ years of hands-on Vertex configuration experience.

+ Strong knowledge of Vertex tax configurations, processes, and third-party interface setup.

+ Experience of working in complex interfaces including data flows and validations.

+ Demonstrated leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering best-practice solutions.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, prior experience in working with onsite offshore teams delivering project milestones.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

+ Prior experience in high-tech or software industries

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or CPA or equivalent certification.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to align solutions with global tax compliance standards

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

* _Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*_

Working Arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office in Austin, TX or Sunnyvale, CA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $112,500- 132,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

**Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

**Disclaimer:** The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.