Job Title: SAP Vertex Consultant
Location: Raritan, NJ
Work Model: Onsite or Remote (Client is open to both)
Experience: 10+ Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Vertex Consultant to support indirect tax technology initiatives for Johnson & Johnson. The consultant will be responsible for supporting Vertex-related applications, integrations, testing activities, operational support, issue resolution, and project delivery across enterprise tax systems and connected platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Vertex O Series, enterprise application support, and SAP-integrated tax processes. This role requires close collaboration with IT, Tax, ERP, Infrastructure, and business teams to ensure reliable tax determination, system stability, and successful delivery of tax-related initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Vertex application initiatives, enhancements, and operational activities across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Collaborate with IT, Tax, ERP, Infrastructure, and support teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver project objectives.
- Support and maintain Vertex indirect tax solutions to ensure stable and accurate tax determination processes.
- Assist with integrations involving SAP, Ariba, CFIN, Transact, Transcend, Osprey, and other connected enterprise platforms.
- Participate in testing activities, defect management, user support, validation, and production readiness efforts.
- Investigate and resolve application issues, ensuring timely incident resolution and minimal business disruption.
- Support application releases, enhancements, patches, and deployment activities.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and knowledge articles.
- Work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and system optimization.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards, controls, and change management processes.
- Support business continuity and operational stability for critical tax applications.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Vertex O Series and Vertex tax application support.
- Experience with Vertex integrations and indirect tax technology platforms.
- Strong understanding of enterprise application support, incident management, and production support processes.
- Experience supporting SAP-integrated tax processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience with testing, defect resolution, and release management activities.
- Ability to work effectively across technical and business teams in a complex global environment.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
- SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA integration experience.
- Experience with Ariba, CFIN, Transact, Transcend, and Osprey platforms.
- Knowledge of indirect tax processes and tax compliance systems.
- Experience supporting global enterprise environments.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
- Results-oriented mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
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