Senior Tax Analyst

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. 

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.

The Role:

The Senior Tax Analyst will join a world-class finance operation and support the daily operations of the global tax function that promotes continuous improvement and high performance.

We're looking for someone who 1) loves numbers! 2) possesses a learning and growth mindset 3) challenges the status quo and improve processes, and 4) can be an exceptional teammate who embraces each other's different perspectives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready, willing, and able to complete the domestic and international tax initiatives required to support OpenTable's dynamic growth, apply today!

In this role, you will:

• Preparation of various global direct and indirect tax filings

• Work closely with outside service providers to file various sales and use tax, business & occupation tax, personal property tax, various jurisdictions GST/VAT/HST, US business licenses, and digital service tax filings

• Support preparation of income tax provision, including ASC 740 calculations, tax account roll-forward schedules and return to provision analysis

• Prepare cross-department tax projections, model various income tax scenarios, and assist with ad hoc financial analysis where needed

• Research opportunities, risks, and other ad hoc projects for strategic business initiatives and tax compliance

• Identify and communicate key issues/areas of improvement throughout the compliance process, develop action plans, and complete them

• Prepare monthly General Ledger Account Reconciliations and communicate required journal entries to the accounting team for direct and indirect tax accounts

• Maintain global product taxability and tax exemption certificates to ensure indirect taxes are accurately collected on customer invoices

• Support tax audits and respond to notices received from authorities 

Please apply if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably with an emphasis in tax, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field

• 3+ years of Public Accounting / in-house tax experience

• Understanding of direct and indirect tax framework and global direct and indirect tax regulations

• High work standards and strong work ethic

• Produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with different cross-functional groups

• Results-driven with a high level of integrity

• Process-oriented with high attention to detail, accuracy

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being:
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to Headspace
• Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:
• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Free lunch 5 days per week
• Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym,  multi-purpose room, in-building Starbucks, and more. 

Note for MA applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States based role is $100,000 - $110,000.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.