Description
Are you excited about learning? Do love working in a fun environment with perfect work/life balance? Do you love technology? Are you apt at problem solving and analyzing complex legal and compliance issues? Do you want to join a dynamic and supportive team in a collaborative work environment that will enhance professional skill development? This is your opportunity to join a highly productive team at a fast-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company doing what you are passionate about. We are dedicated to monitoring transaction taxes specific to the telecommunications industry at the international, federal, state, county and municipal levels and developing software that keeps pace with the dynamics in the market. We offer mechanized desks, free beverages (beer, pop, juice, espresso), a fun and flexible work environment with ping pong table, tiki bar, meditation room and subsidized parking.
The Tax Research Analyst, Communications is responsible for providing quality transaction tax research and assisting with the development and internal consumption of tax data. The Tax Research Analyst will assist with tax research projects, effectively communicate the results of the research projects, and participate collaboratively in the corporate-wide effort to assist customers with tax related calculation and compliance. This position will be well suited for a person with demonstrated background or interest in transaction taxes, a relevant educational background or related experience and strong communication and organizational skills.
Job Duties
Monitor legislation and judicial decisions for changes in communications transaction taxes in assigned jurisdictional or topical areas
Research tax law, reporting, and remittance requirements to keep our tax products in compliance with state, county, and local jurisdiction tax laws
Apply jurisdiction, rate, rule, boundary, and returns metadata changes into our software while providing concise documentation of the changes
Assist with testing of software updates and changes as part of the monthly release cycle
Build productive working relationships with state, county, and city authorities to maximize the quality of our product
When opportunities to further automate and streamline processes exist, raise them to Manager and/or Sr Designer to enable prioritization and ticket creation for Content Engineering
Qualifications
A natural curiosity about technology and an interest in innovation and learning about new areas of transaction taxes
Relevant degree (i.e. Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Law, Economics, Geography, Data Science, Statistics) or 1-3 years equivalent experience researching tax law
Excellent research skills, including a logical and creative approach to drilling down to specific data to surface information that is vital to the accuracy of published content
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work in and support a team environment through collective team topics, load balancing, and sharing/receiving constructive feedback
Ability to multi task, troubleshoot, and problem solve in a calm, analytical and methodical manner that also demonstrates a sense of urgency
Proactively participate in a dynamic and innovative tax environment by maintaining a high level of energy while being consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate
Demonstrated ability to manage time to achieve priority results
Ability to maintain organization and attention to detail
Analytic ability at a level sufficient to understand and resolve client requests and tax concerns
Ability to apply basic math, percentages and general accounting rules
Ability to use various software, including MS Office, browsers, subscription research services and Avalara products
Demonstrated high standards of excellence in work product and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
MBA, JD/LLM, and/or CPA/Chartered Accountant
Familiarity with tax returns and/or government compliance
Familiarity with Atlassian Confluence and / or JIRA
Two to four (2-4) years research, consulting or audit experience in state and local or transaction taxes
Experience in the telecommunications industry
About Avalara
Avalara helps businesses of all sizes achieve compliance with transaction taxes, including sales and use, VAT, excise, communications, and other tax types. The company delivers comprehensive, automated, cloud-based solutions designed to be fast, accurate, and easy to use. The Avalara Compliance Cloud® platform helps customers manage complicated and burdensome tax compliance obligations imposed by state, local, and other taxing authorities throughout the world.
Avalara offers more than 600 pre-built connectors into leading accounting, ERP, ecommerce and other business applications, making the integration of tax and compliance solutions easy for customers. Each year, the company processes billions of indirect tax transactions for customers and users, files more than a million tax returns, and manages millions of tax exemption certificates and other compliance documents.
Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and overseas in the U.K., Belgium, Brazil, and India. More information at www.avalara.com
The perks of working at Avalara go beyond amazing physical spaces and a Tiki Bar. We’re committed to continued progress in diversity and inclusion. As an employee at Avalara, you’ll have the opportunity to join resource groups focused on diversity of thought, engage with your local or global community about topics that matter to you and the organization and receive continued education around inclusion and development. As Avalara grows, so do the voices within it. It’s time to hear your voice.
Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, gender, nation of origin, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. We thrive on diversity and encourage people from all walks of life to apply to Avalara’s open positions.
Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment. Avalara does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on age, ancestry, race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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