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Job Description Job Description: Tax Associate We are looking for a Tax Associate with general accounting and tax background who is interested in growing their knowledge base to include US GAAP Accounting for Income Taxes, US direct and indirect tax, VAT and other areas. Some knowledge and experience in US income tax and/or US GAAP Accounting for income taxes is preferred, and would be put to use. This role will offer significant development for growth. This professional will be a key asset to assist the US tax department, and will be a valuable member of the Finance and Accounting team who will assist in all aspects of Tax Location: Rajajinagar, Bengaluru Specific Responsibilities Prepare US indirect tax workpapers, accruals and reconciliations Gather and organize data for US and foreign income tax compliance Assist in identifying and providing information required for quarterly and annual tax provision, and working with outside service provider and the Sr. Tax Director and Tax Manager in preparing the provision and related documentation Analyze key US indirect tax issues, including sourcing and income characterization Review of existing sales and use tax compliance process, and, together with the Sr. Tax Director and Tax Manager, develop recommendations to efficiently manage compliance Gather and organize data for non-US VAT compliance, and coordinate with service providers Assist the Sr. Tax Director in managing the Tax Department budget and priorities Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field, or work experience in tax; Chartered Accountant is preferred 3+ Years of progressively responsible Tax roles Highly analytical with the ability to express tax analysis and outcomes verbally, quantitatively and in writing Willingness to assist where needed Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product Willing to learn new areas and develop new skills Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated Able to prioritize workload, work as part of a team, as well as independently A multi-tasker with the ability to accurately work in a fast paced, rapidly growing environment Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Greetings, We have excellent opportunities for a Team Lead - Tax & Compliance (Notices) - 6-10 years @ Avalara Technologies, Pune. Interested Candidates please share your CV across to Felix.lobo@Avalara.com About the Role Position - Team Lead - Tax & Compliance (Notice management) Experience range - 6-10 years Work Location - Pune Work from Office (5 days a week) Night Shifts - 2-11 pm (UK Shift) & 6.00 pm to 3.00 am as per critical business requirements. As a Team Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in managing a team to support Sales & Use tax - Notices team a key component of our Global Returns Services within the Sales & Use product line. This position is based in our Pune office and presents exciting growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. You will lead a team that supports the Sales & Use Tax Notices function, ensuring resolution of client inquiries and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. What Youll Do Oversee and manage tax processing tasks in the team (approx. 50% of the time). Perform related duties as assigned by the higher management. Own attainment of high employee satisfaction and retention; lead development of programs and initiatives within group to attain high employee satisfaction. Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills Communicate the objective of the project, desired outcomes and measure success. Exposure to Goal setting for self and team members across all IC levels. Play a crucial part in hiring talent and grooming them for growth within the team members Understand the training needs well and collaborating with SMEs and L&D Experience in managing the performance discussions with the team members regularly Ensuring all Tax filing submissions are completed on-time, accurately and to Avalara targets on efficiency and profitability. Achieving key KPI targets set by the department. This may be subject to revision couple or more times yearly. Customer focused with excellent communication skills you will be able to explain and convey information clearly to clients (as may be required). Collaborating with all the stakeholders effectively without any escalation. Developing as a people manager, supporting employees by providing guidance, coaching, training and have regular 1:1's. Partner with manager on employee related issues, performance reviews & career conversations. Play important role for all Exec and Client escalations. Also propose appropriate RCAPA for future. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to expand their knowledge and experience whilst joining an exceptional group of professionals dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and driving organizational excellence. Building trusted client relationships in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Ensuring Applications specific data and reporting is fully up to date. Maintaining a profitable revenue from extra hours performed on client issues. Follow / Establish strong processes around the Filing tasks across relevant jurisdictions Work closely with onsite teams/stakeholders Good understanding of State filing guidelines; Identify gaps in process and propose appropriate corrective measures Understanding possible automation areas and partner with Engineering / Product teams Being Proactive rather than being reactive in managing potential challenges and people issues Participate in functional area meetings by not only providing feedback on content but also speaking in front of the team on a specific topic. What You Bring to the Table To succeed and thrive in this role, youll need: Overall experience 8 10 years. Sales & Use SME and experience in managing a team for 1 2 years min. Should have excellent language skills in English (oral and written) MBA in Finance (preferably) MS Excel (intermediary to Advance) skills. Other MS office apps proficiency Ability to keep the team motivated under all circumstances with a strong focus on customer satisfaction Attention to detail, with a drive to continuously improve Results-oriented, highly organized, motivated and driven to succeed Able to work under pressure Self-driven, result oriented and deadline driven Why Avalara? At Avalara, were not just about taxeswere about empowering businesses worldwide with smart, automated solutions. Heres why youll love being part of our team: Global Impact : Work with a leading tax compliance company that serves businesses across the US and beyond. Career Growth : Take on challenging projects, lead initiatives, and grow your expertise in a supportive environment. Innovative Culture : Be part of a team that embraces technology and encourages creative solutions. Team Vibes : Join a collaborative,

Job Summary We are looking for a Sales and Use Returns Tax Analyst to join our fast-paced, dynamic company. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to work in an innovative environment and grow within our business. The Analyst will be responsible for identifying areas of improvement as well as serving an elite group of customers with highly complex returns as their primary point of contact. Candidate must be highly driven, detail oriented and proficient at balancing multiple priorities/issues. Relationship Management and Communication This role is specific to the Premium Managed Returns Service offering where you will be providing a high level of service to taxpayers signed up for the returns service. As a tax analyst on the Premium Returns team, you are the first point of contact for customer interactions. In this role, you should expect to dedicate a portion of your day fielding communication, both internal and external, regarding customer returns service. To succeed, you must be comfortable taking ownership of your customers overall satisfaction and you must be empathetic to customer needs. Your understanding of the customers needs will enable them to get the full benefit of Avalaras expertise and software enabling them to self-serve where possible. Compliance is complex, so your ability to set expectations and relay information in an easily understood manner is essential; this includes potential escalations where clear and timely communication is imperative. Job Duties Prepare, review, and file multi-jurisdictional sales/use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings Manage a select group of customers as their primary point of contact Ability to research and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of customers Responsible for the on-boarding and validation of new sales/use tax returns customers Responsible for identifying and improving automation to serve our customers across a variety of market and tax verticals. Communicate regularly and effectively with customers, jurisdictions and other internal teams as part of research and resolution Perform QA related to sales and use tax content and form changes Manage workload to effectively meet deadlines Identify ways to improve process and/or technology to better serve our customers. Work collaboratively with all staff members and management Prepare, review, and file multi-jurisdictional sales/use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings Serve as trusted resource for critical troubleshooting & questions needed to reduce risk in-cycle Expert knowledge of jurisdiction’s website & taxpayer experience when manually imputing filing information (data input nuances; limitations) Qualifications/Skills (I3) Sr. Tax Analyst: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience. Works during US business hours Strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently yet still function as a team player Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet strict filing deadlines Ability to learn and adapt to different software applications and tools Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel (functions include power pivot, vlookup, hlookup, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in accounting or finance Experience with a Big 4 firm, large corporate tax department of a multinational company, or large ERP integration Expert understanding of an Avalara customer’s data flow from AvaTax portal to Returns Console Deep understanding of user platform features related to jurisdiction (nexus; exemptions; marketplace; rules; filing calendars; reporting; transactions) Basic overall knowledge and understanding of transaction flow across the business and subsequent impacts to returns preparation and filing (advanced knowledge is a plus) Content Transaction Tax Calculation Transaction Data Flow Returns Mapping Returns Filing Automation

Job Details Prepare, review, and file multi-jurisdictional sales/use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings Manages assignments for pre-cycle & off-cycle work: customer outreach for common issues (frequency; credentials); bulk account administration; special projects; filing calendar change management Manage assignments for critical Prepayment administration (if necessary) Serve as trusted resource for critical troubleshooting & questions needed to reduce risk in-cycle Ability to research and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of customers Communicate regularly and effectively with customers, jurisdictions and other internal teams as part of research and resolution Expert knowledge of jurisdictions website & taxpayer experience when manually imputing filing information (data input nuances; limitations) Reviews statutory bulletins for proactive change management monitoring and other critical news Serves as trusted resource if/when at Statutory Readiness & Review project is conducted (attend meetings; provide context) Maintains relationships with Avalara Government Relationship team & key jurisdiction resources (where appropriate) Perform QA related to sales and use tax content and form changes Identify ways to improve process and/or technology to better serve our customers. Work collaboratively with all staff members and management Effectively coordinate, lead, and facilitate meetings, action items and follow-up with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts surrounding jurisdictional changes and internal managed incidents that impact the returns operations business. Strategically partner with cross-functional teams, including Global Compliance, Government Relations, Product, Engineering, Content, Finance, and Sales to drive project execution, foster understanding and collaboration. Disperse project summaries and updates to large distribution groups via email and wiki. Attend weekly legislative monitoring meetings and disseminate comprehensive notes to the full group. Some travel may be required Key Competencies Communication and Documentation: Communicate regularly and effectively with various internal teams as part of research and resolution. Confidently manage state partnerships and be able to lead, conduct and contribute to live meetings with jurisdictions as a representative of Avalara. Display advanced coordination skills, effectively supporting team members across different projects. Disperse project summaries and updates via email, wiki and newsletter using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. All communication should be clear, concise, and accurate. Communication should be adapted and tailored to suit various stakeholders and evolving circumstances Facilitation: Regularly interact with senior management and leaders across the organization to facilitate discussions and decision-making surrounding laws and regulations that impact the organization. As a meeting facilitator, you will prepare an agenda, manage the discussion and ensure it does not deviate from its primary objective, provide real time feedback to stakeholders to clarify points. After the discussion, you will prepare detailed reports that restate the problem statement, the outcome of the discussion, proposed solutions, participant feedback, potential challenges, and action items. Relationship Building: Cultivate a broad network of relationships with internal and external stakeholders whose support is needed to carry out initiatives Build productive working relationships with state, county, and city authorities to maximize the quality of our product Qualifications Experience working directly with the United States State or private Tax Departments to: Serve as Power of Attorney on behalf of taxpayers Review and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of taxpayers Review analysis of independently conducted research of a taxpayers indirect sales tax filings Advocate as a tax technical stakeholder for solutions that improve a taxpayers ability to file returns at scale, timely and accurately Experience attending United States Sales Tax conferences and tradeshows 2-3 years’ experience working during United States business hours Transactional Tax Expertise, with emphasis around transactional tax complexities from a jurisdiction administration standpoint including: Standard reporting requirements across states Notice generating activities Red Flags for Audits Communication strategies Employment history working with a Big 4 Accounting Firm or large corporate tax department of a multinational company Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated success building relationships with United States Tax Department stakeholders (Collections, Customer Support, Audit, Legal) Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or minimum 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with minimum 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience Preferred Skills Expert understanding of an Avalara customer’s data flow Deep understanding of user platform features related to jurisdiction (nexus; exemptions; marketplace; rules; filing calendars; reporting; transactions) Reviews internal product enhancement requests related to jurisdiction (forms, automation, user interface, platform functions) & collaborates with Product Management team when help needed to define requirements Basic overall knowledge and understanding of transaction flow across the business and subsequent impacts to returns preparation and filing (advanced knowledge is a plus) Content Transaction Tax Calculation Transaction Data Flow Returns Mapping Returns Filing Automation

Major Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Tax Compliance: Prepare and file US and Canadian federal, state, and provincial tax returns Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including extensions and amendments. Research and apply relevant tax laws and regulations to complex tax issues. Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the impact on the organization. 2. Tax Provision: Calculate and analyze US and Canadian income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax liabilities. Prepare detailed work papers to support tax provision calculations. Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements. 3. Tax Planning: Identify and implement tax-efficient strategies to minimize tax liabilities. Analyze the tax implications of business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Advise on tax-effective structuring of transactions. 4. Tax Audits: Respond to audits and inquiries from tax authorities. Prepare and provide documentation to support tax positions. Represent the organization in tax audits and appeals. 5. Accounting: Accounting tasks, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Provided support to the finance team on tax-related matters. Education & Experience: Proven work experience of 3-5 years in a similar role. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Strong understanding of US and Canadian tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles. Experience with tax compliance, tax provision, and tax planning. Proficiency in tax research and analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience with international tax issues. Knowledge of tax automation tools and processes Forms like 1120, 1065, 1040, Sales and use tax returns, Franchise tax, GILTI, etc.

Greetings, We have an excellent opportunity for a Tax Analyst (Sales & Use Tax) - 2+ years @ Avalara Technologies, Pune. Role - Tax Analyst Experience range - 2- 8 years Work Location - Pune Work from Office (5 days a week) Rotational Night Shifts - 2.00 pm to 11.00 pm OR 6.00 pm to 3.00 am (rotational every 3 months) & for one week every month - 9 pm to 6 am Job Description: What You'll Do: The Tax Analyst role reports to the Lead/Manager and involves understanding Sales & Use tax transactions and filing tax returns for US states. You will collaborate with the team and stakeholders to meet goals and deadlines, while identifying ways to streamline processes. Additionally, you'll provide exceptional customer support and ensure timely, accurate Sales & Use tax return filings. What Your Responsibilities will be: You will prepare and process Sales & Use tax returns and payments to meet filing deadlines, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You should leverage technology to streamline return preparation and filing while maintaining accurate records. You will manage client expectations, troubleshoot issues, and validate transactional data. You should have expertise in Sales & Use tax, conduct team sessions, and provide guidance as needed. You will maintain client and filing calendars, ensuring timely updates. You will prepare month-end reports, perform reconciliations, and handle pre/post-filing tasks as assigned. You will identify improvements in compliance processes, streamline tasks, and offer innovative solutions. You should work collaboratively with the team, promote a WE culture. You will participate in process improvements, handle ad-hoc projects, and support automation efforts to enhance efficiency. Flexible with work hours as needed. What You'll Need to be Successful: Strong knowledge of SUT domain, with 2+ years in multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax preparation and filing. Experience in customer interaction and handling sensitive data (US region). Postgraduate - MBA (Finance)/M.Com. Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP).

Greetings, We have an excellent opportunity for a Tax Analyst (Sales & Use Tax) - 2+ years @ Avalara Technologies, Pune. Job Description: What You'll Do: The Tax Analyst role reports to the Lead/Manager and involves understanding Sales & Use tax transactions and filing tax returns for US states. You will collaborate with the team and stakeholders to meet goals and deadlines, while identifying ways to streamline processes. Additionally, you'll provide exceptional customer support and ensure timely, accurate Sales & Use tax return filings. What Your Responsibilities will be: You will prepare and process Sales & Use tax returns and payments to meet filing deadlines, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You should leverage technology to streamline return preparation and filing while maintaining accurate records. You will manage client expectations, troubleshoot issues, and validate transactional data. You should have expertise in Sales & Use tax, conduct team sessions, and provide guidance as needed. You will maintain client and filing calendars, ensuring timely updates. You will prepare month-end reports, perform reconciliations, and handle pre/post-filing tasks as assigned. You will identify improvements in compliance processes, streamline tasks, and offer innovative solutions. You should work collaboratively with the team, promote a WE culture. You will participate in process improvements, handle ad-hoc projects, and support automation efforts to enhance efficiency. Flexible with work hours as needed. What You'll Need to be Successful: Strong knowledge of SUT domain, with 2+ years in multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax preparation and filing. Experience in customer interaction and handling sensitive data (US region). Postgraduate - MBA (Finance)/M.Com. Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP).

Your key responsibilities Good knowledge of US Sales & Use tax concepts Monitor changes in State and Local tax legislation and incorporate changes timely into monthly procedures and update the team Good knowledge of the Research tools like RIA Checkpoint, CCH and Lexis Nexis Strong in Excel - Competent with using spreadsheets for data manipulation and review Provide input for process improvements/automation Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Analytics, Numerical and Detail orientated Delivers accurate and high-quality work Organized and deadline focused Adaptable and flexible Complying with the set procedures as per process guidelines Ability to meet/adhere to strict deadlines, being passionate about the analyst role Ask the right questions and Zero reworks Skills and attributes for success Strong analytical and computing ability. Exhibit inclusive behavior in interactions with internal & external stakeholders with strong communication skills Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word and have average typing skills Attention to detail Influencing and negotiation skills Involve in Process Improvements and develop best practices within the client and team. To qualify for the role, you must have 2-4 years experience A Graduate/PG from any stream Good written and spoken English Good people and communication skills Ideally, you’ll also have Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word and have average typing skills

Job Title Tax & Compliance Specialist SME (SUT). Role Type - IC (Individual contributor) Work Model - Remote - (Occasionally may be required in office) Shift - US shift hours - 6.00 pm to 3.00 am Reporting to Senior Manager, Tax Compliance Job Summary This is an individual contributor role, would require the candidate to work in US shift hours - 6.00 pm to 3.00 am. Supporting Indirect Tax and supplemental Returns as part of the role in Compliance team for Sales & Use or other Tax types. This role is based within the Global Returns Services in, India. A demanding role where attention to detail is extremely important. Working with a range of different types of clients in different jurisdictions, providing regular Sales & Use Tax return filings along with all other associated filings (e.g. Prepayment returns, Local returns). Candidates will be expected to have worked in a previous Tax and Accounting type function and be conversant with concepts such as Nexus. Customer focused with excellent communication skills you will be able to explain and convey information clearly to clients Job Duties Prepare, review, and file multi-jurisdictional sales/use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings Manage a select group of customers as their primary point of contact Ability to research and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of customers Responsible for the on-boarding and validation of new sales/use tax returns customers Responsible for identifying and improving automation to serve our customers across a variety of market and tax verticals. Communicate regularly and effectively with customers, jurisdictions and other internal teams as part of research and resolution. Perform QA related to sales and use tax content and form changes • Manage workload to effectively meet deadlines. Identify ways to improve process and/or technology to better serve our customers. Work collaboratively with all staff members and management You will work closely with clients from diverse industries, providing tailored support for their tax compliance needs. You and your team will focus on continuous process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax compliance operations. Regularly collaborate with onsite teams and stakeholders in the US to address any compliance issues or changes in tax regulations. As a team player, you will participate in cross-functional projects aimed at system improvements or process changes. What You'll Need to be Successful - Qualifications - Strong Technical Expertise & Understanding of processes - Core SUT experience - exclusively worked in Sales & Use Tax Domain. Worked with POA for Clients, Managed End to end Notices, Exemption Certificates. Interaction with Clients, state authorities & jurisdictions, & independently leading jurisdiction calls. SME: Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience. Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently yet still function as a team player. Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet strict filing deadlines. Ability to learn and adapt to different software applications and tools. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel (functions include power pivot, vlookup, hlookup, etc.) Aligned with US Business Hours -This role requires availability during standard US business hours to ensure seamless collaboration with our team and clients. (6.00 pm to 3.00 am) Eligible for Occasional US Travel (2-3 Times Annually). The ideal candidate holds a valid US visa and is open to traveling for key meetings, team events, or industry conferences approximately 2-3 times per year.

Job Summary We are building cloud-based tax compliance solutions to handle every transaction in the world. Imagine every transaction you make - every tank of gas, cup of coffee, or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Nearly every time you make a purchase, physical or digital, there is an accompanying unique and nuanced tax compliance calculation. You will be reporting to the Manager - Compliance and will work from office. Job Duties Ensure timely and accurate tax filing submissions, meeting Avalara's efficiency and profitability targets. Manage indirect tax filing and preparation tasks for a team of 10+ members. Oversee tax processing tasks, dedicating 50% of the time to team management. Perform duties assigned by higher management while maintaining operational efficiency. Drive high employee satisfaction and retention through programs, coaching, and 1:1s. Clearly communicate project objectives, desired outcomes, and success measures. Set and track goals for self and team members across all IC levels. Hire, groom, and develop team talent, fostering growth and readiness for future opportunities. Identify training needs, collaborate with SMEs and L&D, and support skill development. Conduct regular performance discussions with team members to enhance productivity. Achieve and revise departmental KPI targets to align with goals. Build trusted client relationships, addressing escalations and ensuring satisfaction. Maintain updated application data and reporting, ensuring compliance with guidelines. Generate profitable revenue from extra hours spent on client issues. Establish filing processes across relevant jurisdictions. Collaborate with onsite teams and stakeholders, avoiding escalations. Understand state filing guidelines, identify process gaps, and propose corrective measures. Identify automation opportunities and collaborate with Engineering/Product teams. Manage challenges and people-related issues to ensure smooth operations. Participate in functional meetings by providing feedback and delivering presentations. Support clients and leadership during escalations with appropriate RCA/PA recommendations. Leverage this opportunity to enhance expertise and contribute to organizational excellence. Qualifications 810 years of experience in a shared services model, managing teams and engaging with international stakeholders. Sales & Use Tax SME/Indirect Tax expertise with 1–2 years of team management experience. Experience with goal setting and conducting performance appraisals. MBA in Finance (preferred) with proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate to advanced) and other MS Office apps. Motivates teams effectively while ensuring high customer satisfaction. Adaptable to swing shifts (6 PM–3 AM).

Job Details Works during US business hours Has a US Visa for traveling 2-3 times annually Prepare, review, and file multi-jurisdictional sales/use, business and occupation, and gross receipts tax returns for monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual filings Manages assignments for pre-cycle & off-cycle work: customer outreach for common issues (frequency; credentials); bulk account administration; special projects; filing calendar change management Manage assignments for critical Prepayment administration (if necessary) Serve as trusted resource for critical troubleshooting & questions needed to reduce risk in-cycle Ability to research and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of customers Communicate regularly and effectively with customers, jurisdictions and other internal teams as part of research and resolution Expert knowledge of jurisdictions website & taxpayer experience when manually imputing filing information (data input nuances; limitations) Reviews statutory bulletins for proactive change management monitoring and other critical news Serves as trusted resource if/when at Statutory Readiness & Review project is conducted (attend meetings; provide context) Maintains relationships with Avalara Government Relationship team & key jurisdiction resources (where appropriate) Perform QA related to sales and use tax content and form changes Identify ways to improve process and/or technology to better serve our customers. Work collaboratively with all staff members and management Effectively coordinate, lead, and facilitate meetings, action items and follow-up with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts surrounding jurisdictional changes and internal managed incidents that impact the returns operations business. Strategically partner with cross-functional teams, including Global Compliance, Government Relations, Product, Engineering, Content, Finance, and Sales to drive project execution, foster understanding and collaboration. Disperse project summaries and updates to large distribution groups via email and wiki. Attend weekly legislative monitoring meetings and disseminate comprehensive notes to the full group. Some travel may be required Key Competencies Communication and Documentation: Communicate regularly and effectively with various internal teams as part of research and resolution. Confidently manage state partnerships and be able to lead, conduct and contribute to live meetings with jurisdictions as a representative of Avalara. Display advanced coordination skills, effectively supporting team members across different projects. Disperse project summaries and updates via email, wiki and newsletter using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. All communication should be clear, concise, and accurate. Communication should be adapted and tailored to suit various stakeholders and evolving circumstances Facilitation: Regularly interact with senior management and leaders across the organization to facilitate discussions and decision-making surrounding laws and regulations that impact the organization. As a meeting facilitator, you will prepare an agenda, manage the discussion and ensure it does not deviate from its primary objective, provide real time feedback to stakeholders to clarify points. After the discussion, you will prepare detailed reports that restate the problem statement, the outcome of the discussion, proposed solutions, participant feedback, potential challenges, and action items. Relationship Building: Cultivate a broad network of relationships with internal and external stakeholders whose support is needed to carry out initiatives Build productive working relationships with state, county, and city authorities to maximize the quality of our product Qualifications Experience working directly with the United States State or private Tax Departments to: Serve as Power of Attorney on behalf of taxpayers Review and resolve jurisdictional notices on behalf of taxpayers Review analysis of independently conducted research of a taxpayers indirect sales tax filings Advocate as a tax technical stakeholder for solutions that improve a taxpayer’s ability to file returns at scale, timely and accurately Experience attending United States Sales Tax conferences and tradeshows 2-3 years’ experience working during United States business hours Transactional Tax Expertise, with emphasis around transactional tax complexities from a jurisdiction administration standpoint including: Standard reporting requirements across states Notice generating activities Red Flags for Audits Communication strategies Employment history working with a Big 4 Accounting Firm or large corporate tax department of a multinational company Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated success building relationships with United States Tax Department stakeholders (Collections, Customer Support, Audit, Legal) Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or minimum 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with minimum 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience Preferred Skills Expert understanding of an Avalara customer’s data flow Deep understanding of user platform features related to jurisdiction (nexus; exemptions; marketplace; rules; filing calendars; reporting; transactions) Reviews internal product enhancement requests related to jurisdiction (forms, automation, user interface, platform functions) & collaborates with Product Management team when help needed to define requirements Basic overall knowledge and understanding of transaction flow across the business and subsequent impacts to returns preparation and filing (advanced knowledge is a plus) Content Transaction Tax Calculation Transaction Data Flow Returns Mapping Returns Filing Automation

Job Summary: Excellent communication skills with minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in- Sales & Use Tax, US Indirect Taxation. About the Role. The Analyst/Sr Analyst position would involve understanding the various transactions on the Sales & use form and file tax returns for US states Must be a supporting member of the compliance team, ensuring client returns are filed timely and accurately on a monthly basis. Work with team and all other tax personnel in order to achieve goals and deadlines, as well as observe monthly processes in order to determine ways that can help streamline output of the team, and the compliance product as a whole. This position requires the ability to learn quickly to start working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, analytical skills and strong communication skills are essential. Also, would have to provide exceptional customer support in addition to producing timely and accurate results by way of preparing and filing the Sales & use tax returns. Job Duties: Working on client transaction data for Sales & Use tax return preparation 3 - 6 years in multi-jurisdictional sales and use tax preparation and filing Candidates will be expected to have worked in a previous Tax Preparation and Filing type function and should be conversant with tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc Working as part of a team and reporting directly to the Supervisor you will be expected to achieve set monthly KPIs and proactively charge clients for all extra time provided. Should be Customer focused with excellent communication skills to explain and convey information clearly to the clients. Collaborate with other teams / members to develop and enhance procedures to capture workflow processes for identified responsibilities and support all Automation possibilities Participate in functional area meetings by not only providing feedback on content but also speaking in front of the team on a specific topic. Responsible for ad-hoc projects related to tax discipline. Analyse and summarize tax information and prepare appropriate reports. Perform QA related to comms/sales & use tax content and form changes Understanding possible automation areas and partner with Engineering / Product teams Reconciliations or other pre/post filing tasks as assigned Experience in working with onsite teams/stakeholders Ensure up-to-date documentation of Process manuals, SOPs Monitor and escalate possible issues and identify opportunities Support team for projects in pipeline • Provide status reporting against plans/projects Achieving key KPI and billing targets. Follow / Establish strong processes around the Filing tasks across relevant jurisdictions. Working closely with colleagues to build trusted client relationships in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Ensure team meets deliverables & deadlines, tracks their progress, and allocate work as needed What You'll Need to be Successful Qualifications • Should be MBA in finance (not required to be from a top B - School) • Knowledge of Windows, MS Word, MS Excel is a must • Excellent communication • Excellent logical and analytical skills • Excellent Organizational skills • Team player