Tax Analyst (Hybrid - NY/NJ/CT)

Posted:
3/20/2025, 9:46:23 AM

Location(s):
Connecticut, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

**Hybrid preferred. New York/New Jersey or Connecticut-based hire.

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

The Role:

The Tax Analyst will join a world-class finance operation and support the daily operations of the global tax function that promotes continuous improvement and high performance.

We're looking for someone who 1) loves numbers! 2) possesses a learning and growth mindset 3) challenges the status quo and improve processes, and 4) can be an exceptional teammate who embraces each other's different perspectives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready, willing, and able to complete the domestic and international tax initiatives required to support OpenTable's dynamic growth, apply today!

In this role, you will:

  • Assist the team with the preparation of various global direct and indirect tax filings
  • Work closely with outside service providers to file various sales and use tax, business & occupation tax, personal property tax, various jurisdictions GST/VAT/HST, US business licenses, and digital service tax filings
  • Support preparation of income tax provision, including ASC 740 calculations, tax account roll-forward schedules and return to provision analysis
  • Prepare cross-department tax projections, model various income tax scenarios, and assist with ad hoc financial analysis where needed
  • Research opportunities, risks, and other ad hoc projects for strategic business initiatives and tax compliance
  • Identify and communicate key issues/areas of improvement throughout the compliance process, develop action plans, and complete them
  • Prepare monthly General Ledger Account Reconciliations and communicate required journal entries to the accounting team for direct and indirect tax accounts
  • Maintain global product taxability and tax exemption certificates to ensure indirect taxes are accurately collected on customer invoices
  • Support tax audits and respond to notices received from authorities

Please apply if you have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably with an emphasis in tax, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
  • 2+ years of Public Accounting / in-house tax experience
  • Understanding of direct and indirect tax framework and global direct and indirect tax regulations
  • High work standards and strong work ethic
  • Produce timely deliverables and manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with different cross-functional groups
  • Results-driven with a high level of integrity
  • Process-oriented with high attention to detail, accuracy

A few of the benefits you get at OpenTable—

  • Generous paid vacation
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Company-matched retirement plans
  • Company-wide week off each year
  • Work from (almost) anywhere policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Headspace Subscription
  • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Universal Paid Parental Leave

Note for Connecticut Residents: To receive estimated salary range information for this role pursuant to Connecticut's "An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position", email CTCareers@kayak.com. You must include the name of the position in your request.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States-located role is $70,000-$100,000.

In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus; health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave and benefits.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.