Indirect Tax Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE Elastic, the Search AI Company, is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst to join its Finance team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing VAT and indirect tax filings across EMEA and LATAM jurisdictions, including Brazil, Costa Rica, and Mexico. This role offers a great opportunity for career growth due to its variety, and you will have the chance to learn about several tax systems, including EMEA VAT, Brazil withholding taxes, and LATAM indirect taxes. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for the following tasks: VAT Compliance & Reporting - Extract and prepare transaction data from NetSuite to create periodic VAT returns, EC Sales Listings (ECSL), and indirect tax filings for EMEA and LATAM jurisdictions, including Brazil, Costa Rica, and Mexico. - Validate each dataset against local regulations before submission. - Drive timely and precise return submissions in partnership with our third-party tax vendor, acting as an internal contact for data, queries, and critical issues. - Build submission packages, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, and sign-off documentation, that meet filing requirements and internal audit standards. - Forecast VAT cash requirements across jurisdictions in partnership with Treasury, so funding is in place well ahead of payment deadlines. Reconciliations & Journal Entries - Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations between VAT returns and the general ledger, digging into discrepancies with finance and AP/AR teams until every item is resolved. - Post indirect tax journal entries, including accruals, reversals, and adjustments, with complete documentation that holds up under SOX and external audit review. - Maintain organized, audit-ready records across assigned filings, so any examiner can trace every number back to source. Payments, Controls & Ad Hoc - Initiate VAT bank payments on schedule, allocate them properly, and track confirmations to close out each filing cycle. - Lead responses to VAT audits and tax authority inquiries, coordinating data pulls and handling external advisors. WHAT YOU'LL NEED - 1-2 years of indirect tax compliance experience, with exposure to VAT or indirect tax filings, preferably in EMEA and LATAM jurisdictions. - Strong foundation in indirect tax compliance, with a sharp eye for data discrepancies. - Ability to operate autonomously in a remote environment. WHY REMOTE Elastic is a remote-friendly company that offers a flexible work environment. As an Indirect Tax Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work from anywhere and enjoy the flexibility that comes with it. BENEFITS - Competitive salary - Comprehensive health plan - Parental leave - Education stipend - Life insurance - Equipment stipend - Flexible schedule