Tax Specialist

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in US tax preparation, tax compliance, or accounting.
• Basic understanding of US federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with multi-state tax compliance and reporting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting or tax software.
• Ability to research and interpret tax regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to flex at least 4 working hours to overlap with North American time zones.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and reconcile reporting between internal systems and Avalara.
• Review and reconcile sales tax returns for multiple entities across various jurisdictions.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Support tax calculations, reconciliations, and data analysis for compliance with US tax regulations.
• Research and apply sales tax regulations to ensure compliance.
• Monitor nexus thresholds and recommend actions when obligations arise.
• Coordinate and file annual reports and state-specific compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate tax ledgers for estimated payments.
• Address and resolve notices from tax agencies.
• Collaborate with external tax firms on strategic tax matters.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and stay updated on tax law changes.