Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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About the Role
The Indirect Tax Consultant will support the company's indirect tax function across audit, compliance, and operational tax activities. This role will assist with managing tax audits across multiple jurisdictions, but will also play a key role in recurring transaction tax functions such as return preparation, account reconciliations, notice resolution, exemption certificate support, and maintaining tax data.
This position is ideal for a tax professional with a solid foundation in indirect tax who is looking to expand their experience across both audit and compliance functions. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do
Assist with indirect tax audits by gathering documentation, preparing audit support files, responding to information requests, and helping coordinate audit activity across jurisdictions.
Support communications with auditors and external advisors by organizing schedules, compiling data, and maintaining documentation needed for audit reviews and issue resolution.
Prepare and review sales, use, and telecommunications tax returns, including related workpapers and supporting schedules.
Perform indirect tax account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and support close-related tax reporting activities.
Research transaction tax issues, including taxability, sourcing, and exemption matters, and document conclusions.
Review and respond to tax notices and assist with resolving assessments and other state and local tax correspondence.
Maintain exemption certificate records and other indirect tax documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
Coordinate with internal teams, including Finance, Billing, IT, Procurement, and Operations, to gather data and resolve tax-related questions.
Monitor audit milestones, filing deadlines, and other compliance requirements to help ensure timely completion of tax obligations.
Keep current on indirect tax developments and help evaluate their impact on compliance processes.
Do You Have?
Even Better:
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $76,100 to $99,900.
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Our Benefits:
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidates primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.