USE Tax & State Sales Tax Role - IT

USE Tax & State Sales Tax (Avalara software)

Leadership and Team Management:

- Lead and manage a team of Sales Tax and Use Tax professionals.

- Provide guidance, training, and support to team members.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Client Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients.

- This role requires proficiency in written and verbal communication to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.

- Build and maintain strong client relationships.

- Address client inquiries and concerns promptly and effectively.

Sales Tax and Use Tax Compliance:

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of Sales Tax and Use Tax returns for multiple clients.

- Stay abreast of changes in tax laws & regulations, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.

- Conduct periodic reviews of client tax positions and identify opportunities for process improvements.

- Person should be well versed with filing tax waivers, amending returns and sales tax research

- Preferred to have exposure in Sales Tax Return filing of Restaurant sectors

Avalara Software Expertise:

- Possess hands-on experience with Avalara software for Sales Tax and Use Tax automation.

- Utilize Avalara to streamline tax calculation, reporting, and compliance processes.

- Provide training to team members on effective use of Avalara tools.

Audit Support:

- Assist clients in the event of Sales Tax and Use Tax audits.

- Prepare necessary documentation and collaborate with tax authorities to resolve any audit-related matters.

Process Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in the Sales Tax and Use Tax compliance process.

- Implement best practices and automation tools to enhance workflow.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree or CPA preferred.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in Sales Tax and Use Tax compliance.

- Hands-on experience with Avalara software. Excellent knowledge of Sales Tax and Use Tax laws and regulations.

- Strong leadership and team management skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills. Exceptional client relationship management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Avalara software and a strong background in Sales Tax and Use Tax regulations.