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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in US state and local tax compliance, including sales/use tax and state income tax filing, while effectively collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to manage tax risks and opportunities. Proficient in utilizing tax compliance software like Avalara and conducting thorough research and analysis to support tax planning and audit defense.
Highest-signal resume keywords
US State And Local Tax ComplianceAvalara Tax Compliance SoftwareResearch And Analysis SkillsCollaboration With Internal TeamsBig-4 Or Large CPA Firm Experience
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Hard Skills
Sales/Use Tax FilingState Income Tax FilingTax PlanningAudit DefenseData AnalysisTax MappingTax Risk IdentificationNon-US Tax FilingTax Memoranda DraftingCompliance Review
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaborative TeamworkFlexibility In Working Hours
Tools & Technologies
AvalaraMS Dynamics D365
Industry Keywords
US Telco TaxationVATHSTPSTGST
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review sales/use and transaction tax returns, supporting schedules, and data to defend audits and confirm appropriate taxability positions
- Assist with corporate-wide state sales/use and transaction tax issues and draft state and local tax memoranda
- Apply state and local tax knowledge to audits, tax decisions, tax planning opportunities, risks, and implementation
- Ensure accurate and timely returns and submissions
- Compile and analyze data required for accurate and timely filings
- Monitor Avalara and related tax systems and ensure data inputs are complete and accurate
- Work with internal teams and customers to explain tax treatment and review exemption certificates
- Research state tax issues and document analysis and conclusions
- Stay current on state and local tax developments and maintain tax registration
- Assist with new product rollouts and provide tax mapping sign-off on testing results
- Investigate and resolve technical state tax issues related to business development, planning strategies, and state examinations
- Gather data, formulate position statements, and coordinate or negotiate during audits
- Review tax workpapers, schedules, reports, correspondence, state tax returns, and payments for compliance and proper accounting
- Assist with state and federal income tax filing
- Support state tax planning initiatives and identify tax risks and opportunities with external advisors
- Improve and document processes
- Research new product tax jurisdictions, compile and analyze data, and prepare country, US federal, and state tax and non-tax filings in collaboration with external consultants and tax compliance experts
- Participate in new-country initiatives and ad hoc projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5-6 years of experience in US state and local tax compliance, including sales/use tax and state income tax filing
- Working experience with Avalara or similar tax compliance software
- Excellent research, analysis, and writing/verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to collaborate and foster relationships within the Tax team and with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Commercial
- Flexibility in working hours
- Knowledge of MS Dynamics D365 is an advantage
- Preference for experience in US Telco taxation
- Big-4 experience or large CPA firm experience
- Non-US tax filing of VAT, HST, PST, GST
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
- Generous leave plans – including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
- Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
- Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely but like to get out of the house sometimes
- Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award