Senior Tax Analyst

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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . • Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.   The Opportunity Join Abbott’s indirect tax team and play a critical role in managing sales and use tax audits across Abbott and its U.S. subsidiaries. In this highly visible position, you will serve as the primary liaison with state tax authorities, leverage your expertise in sales tax regulations, and help minimize tax exposure through strategic audit management, research, and negotiation. What You'll Work On • Manage and coordinate multiple sales and use tax audits for Abbott and its U.S. subsidiaries. • Serve as the primary point of contact between tax auditors and internal business stakeholders. • Respond to auditor inquiries, documentation requests, and audit questionnaires in a timely and accurate manner. • Plan, organize, and execute all phases of audits, including data collection, analysis, and presentation of supporting documentation. • Review and analyze audit data to ensure information provided is relevant, accurate, and appropriately documented. • Research tax laws and regulations to support Abbott’s audit positions and challenge assessments when warranted. • Develop strategies to minimize audit assessments and mitigate tax liabilities. • Partner with manufacturing sites, finance teams, and other stakeholders to obtain audit-related information and resolve issues. • Support special projects related to the taxability of purchases and indirect tax compliance. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with exemption certificate requirements and state tax regulations. • Participate in audit appeals, informal conferences, or other dispute resolution processes as needed. • Maintain compliance with all corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • 5+ years of experience managing sales and use tax audits. • Strong knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax laws, regulations, and audit procedures. • Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple concurrent audits and competing priorities. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Strong negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to present complex tax positions clearly and effectively. • Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across functions. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel. • Ability to wo

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