Workday Tax Specialist - Non Payroll Taxes

We are seeking a technically proficient Workday Tax Specialist to support the enterprise-wide implementation of Workday Financials, with a specialization in Supplier Accounts and non-payroll tax configuration. This role will drive the end-to-end tax architecture and configuration strategy across a multi-state, tax-exempt, non-profit healthcare organization.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in indirect tax (sales/use), tax-exempt processing, and supplier data governance, with direct hands-on experience in Workday Financials configuration, reporting, and third-party tax engine integration (e.g., Avalara, Vertex). This position plays a key role in ensuring tax compliance, data integrity, and audit readiness during and post-implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Tax Configuration Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Financials, with focus on Supplier Accounts - Accounts Payable functions.
• Architect and implement Workday tax setups including:
  • Sales/use tax determination rules
  • Tax categories
  • Tax rate schedules
  • Jurisdiction mapping
  • Exemption certificate logic
  • 1099 configurations
• Collaborate with Workday functional leads, IT developers, and external consultants to align technical solutions with tax policy requirements.
• Define and coordinate with SCM on the supplier master data taxonomy, ensuring correct tax classifications and attributes (TIN, W-9/W-8 handling, exemption codes, etc.).
• Lead configuration and testing of third-party tax engine integrations (e.g., Avalara/Vertex), including API connectivity, data mappings, and sync processes.
• Perform data migration validation for legacy tax data, including 1099 history, exemption statuses, and supplier tax profiles.
• Develop and execute tax-specific test scenarios across unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) environments.
• Maintain and enhance Workday reports and dashboards to support tax compliance, reconciliation, and audit trail transparency.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes in multi-jurisdictional indirect tax and recommend system modifications to maintain compliance.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer sessions to Finance, AP, and Procurement teams on tax configuration, reporting, and exception handling.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect tax, supplier compliance, or AP operations, with 2+ years hands-on with Workday Financials.
• In-depth understanding of multi-state sales/use tax rules, tax-exempt entity processing, and 1099 compliance.
• Proficient in Workday Financials, particularly Supplier Accounts, Procurement, and Financial Accounting modules. Demonstrated ability to work on ERP implementation projects, including Fit/Gap analysis, solution design, and deployment.
• Strong skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred:

• Workday Financials certification (e.g., Procurement, Accounts Payable, or Financial Accounting).
• Experience in non-profit healthcare, public sector, or complex multi-entity organizations.
• Familiarity with Workday Studio, EIBs, and Workday integration architecture.
• Experience configuring or integrating with Avalara, Vertex, or other cloud-based tax automation solutions.

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