Senior Tax Analyst - Indirect Tax Operations

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere. Introduction to team: Expedia Group is seeking a Tax Senior Analyst to join our Indirect Tax Operations team in our Bangalore, India office under a hybrid working model. In this role you will hold primary responsibility for indirect tax compliance and operational support for U.S. state and local indirect tax returns, including gross receipts taxes, property taxes, withholding taxes and related international indirect tax obligations, while partnering closely with colleagues across Seattle, London, Sao Paulo and other Expedia Group offices, as well as with Finance, Legal, and external advisors. Expedia Group is a global traveler-technology company whose brands power travel for everyone, everywhere. Through our house of brands and broad partner network, we connect travelers with travel experiences around the world and develop technology solutions for a wide range of partners. That scale, cross-border footprint, and business complexity create meaningful opportunities to work on high-impact indirect tax matters in a dynamic, evolving environment. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build depth in U.S. and international indirect tax compliance and operations within a leading global travel technology company. We are looking for a candidate who is energized by a process-driven environment, excited by technology and automation, and eager to grow their in-house indirect tax career with clear room for development. In this role, you will: Coordinate, prepare, and perform detailed review of U.S. state and local indirect returns including gross receipts-based taxes and property taxes; support US and international income tax withholding filings by performing analysis/reconciliations, review of government certificates, resolution of supplier questions/issues, etc.; prepare, detail review and support other international indirect tax filings/obligations such as lodging taxes, ensuring timeliness, completeness, and accuracy. Prepare and review tax workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for all indirect tax compliance obligations across applicable jurisdictions. Prepare financial journal entries, account reconciliations, subledger reconciliations, etc. in Oracle and supporting systems. Monitor and research U.S. state and local indirect tax legislative and regulatory changes (e.g., sales tax nexus, lodging tax, city/county hotel tax developments) and international indirect tax developments; assess and communicate impact on Expedia Group’s compliance obligations. Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate indirect tax data capture and reporting across all relevant platforms and jurisdictions. Support Traveler and Supplier related business processes by providing tax data, resolving issues/questions, and managing documentation. Assist with exemption and withholding tax certificate management requirements and related documentation across applicable U.S. and international jurisdictions. Support controversy and business operations teams through data delivery and reporting. Support indirect tax project work as required, including business advisory, financial reporting, transactional tax data analysis, and tax research and analysis. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within the indirect tax compliance function. Use and help enhance tax technology tools (e.g., AI and agentic capabilities, Alteryx, Power BI/Tableau, Power Automate, SharePoint, ERP/Oracle, etc.) to improve data quality, controls, and reporting. Perform self-review of all work products and ensure timely, accurate compliance deliverables. Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or actively working toward attainment is a plus. Additional postgraduate qualifications in tax or accounting are welcome. 3–5 years of tax experience in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm. Experience in marketplace platform compliance— including U.S. sales and use tax, U.S. gross receipts taxes, income tax withholding compliance — is preferred; equivalent international indirect tax experience is also valued. Experience with tax return preparation, detailed review, and related compliance filings across multiple jurisdictions. Exposure to indirect tax project work — business advisory, financial reporting, or tax research — is a plus. Experience with tax technology or process improvement tools is a plus. Fluency in English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Oracle or other ERP systems and SharePoint. Comfort working with large data sets, tax reconciliations, and analytical tools. Experience with or willingness to learn automation tools such as AI and agentic tools, Alteryx, Power Automate, UIPath, or similar platforms. Familiarity with indirect tax compliance software is a plus. Highly organized with strong attention to detail, superior analytical skills, and a focus on high-quality, accurate outputs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, functions, and time zones. Self-starter and diligent problem solver who takes ownership of projects from start to finish. Collaborative team player who works well both independently and in a team environment with a collegial professional demeanor. Curious and adaptable, with a strong desire to learn new skills and a natural intellectual curiosity. Able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment while managing multiple competing priorities. Motivated to plan the timing of deliverables within agreed due dates and to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Accommodation requests Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation . About Expedia Group Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease. Important notice Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. 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