Own day-to-day U.S. indirect tax operations, including review, reconciliation, and approval of filings prepared by Avalara and third-party providers.
Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations between filings, Avalara reports, and the general ledger; inclusive of investigating and resolving identified variances.
Serve as the main point of contact for Avalara and external providers; proactively resolve issues, improve accuracy, and streamline processes.
Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to resolve taxability, exemption, and billing-related questions.
Maintain organized workpapers and documentation to support compliance positions and audit readiness.
Own the notice intake and resolution workflow: triage, track deadlines, gather support, respond, and confirm closure.
Respond to routine notices and customer tax inquiries with appropriate documentation and analysis.
Support indirect tax audits by preparing documentation packages and coordinating responses to information requests (IDRs).
Escalate high-risk or complex matters to the Director of Tax with clear summaries, recommended actions, and deadlines.
Assist with preparation of U.S. federal and state income tax returns and related workpapers (in coordination with external providers).
Support quarterly and year-end tax provision processes under ASC 740, including rollforwards, tie-outs, and supporting schedules.
Contribute to tax-related financial statement disclosures under U.S. GAAP as needed.
Provide limited support for international entities by coordinating compliance inputs and reporting requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and documentation of indirect tax processes.
Support tax technology initiatives (reporting, reconciliations, controls, and workflow improvements).
Assist with special projects such as due diligence, entity changes, and integration work as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master’s in Tax/Accounting preferred.
3+ years of U.S. tax experience with meaningful exposure to U.S. indirect tax compliance and operations.
Experience with Avalara or similar indirect tax automation systems strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax compliance; provision (ASC 740) exposure preferred.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
Comfort operating with ownership and accountability in a lean tax function.