Senior Tax Accountant

Role Overview

• 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.

Benefits

• This position will be hybrid (remote/in office)