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Job Title: SAP Vertex/FICO Lead Tax Consultant
Location: Remote indefinitely; must be comfortable traveling to New York/New Jersey if and when in-person activities resume
Employment Type: Full-time / Contract / Regular
Environment: SAP S/4 HANA

Our client is seeking an experienced SAP Vertex/FICO Lead Tax Consultant for an exciting project based in Princeton, NJ. The role involves working remotely with potential travel to New York or New Jersey for in-person activities. You will be instrumental in supporting the configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP Tax and Vertex solutions within an SAP S/4 HANA environment.

Position Overview:
As the SAP Vertex/FICO Lead Tax Consultant, you will be responsible for configuring and integrating SAP FICO with Vertex, supporting internal customers in defining tax business requirements, and ensuring the system is properly configured to meet business needs. You'll also lead testing efforts, support defect resolution, and handle multi-country implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as SAP FI Tax consultant, configuring New GL, AP/AR, AA, PCA, GAAP, foreign currency evaluation, and country-specific taxation
Integrate SAP FICO with logistics modules such as MM and SD
Leverage SAP S/4 HANA simplifications across FI, MM, SD, PP, and other domains
Work with ABAP queries, Report Painter, and Report Writer
Implement and configure SAP Workflow with hands-on functional experience in SAP FI & CO modules
Support internal clients in defining tax business process requirements and preparing technical specifications
Configure the Vertex O Series system, including Legal entity, Tax payers, Tax assist rules, and ECM
Execute and manage SAP/Vertex interface testing, functional tests, and defect resolution
Design and develop SAP tax solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Essential Requirements:

Strong FICO and accounting skills with a minimum of 8+ years of SAP VERTEX experience
Expert knowledge of Vertex interface, including use/input taxation, VAT, Tax codes, Jurisdiction codes, Tax assist rules, and calculation procedures
Experience with Vertex Tax Accelerator Mapping, Custom User Exit mapping, and Tax Accelerator reports
Advanced knowledge of tax return processes for sales/purchases and reverse charge scenarios
Experience with Vertex RFC connectivity and updates
Exposure to RPA highly preferred
Proven team management and strong communication skills
Experience in multi-country implementations and roll-outs

Eligibility:

Experience in the Retail/Fashion industry is a plus
5-10 years of SAP S/4 HANA experience, including at least one end-to-end full lifecycle implementation
S/4 HANA or Simple Finance certification preferred

To Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit the following:

Your updated resume with contact information
Your availability date
Your exclusive rate for the project in Princeton, NJ

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