Job Description

:What You\'ll DoThis is an Indirect Tax Research profile for AvaTax VAT CalculationWe are looking for an individual with proven expertise in research on International VAT calculation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with strong academic credentials & relevant domain experience.We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, team-oriented individual who has demonstrated adaptability to change through periods of rapid growth. The role involves problem-solving and analyzing complex legal VAT/GST updates.In this role, the candidate should be able to analyze and interpret tax laws, reporting guidelines, understand the changes and be able to summarize and/or expand the information reported upon request.The candidate will be expected to conduct an end to end "impact analysis" of an VAT/GST legislative changes timely to integrate those laws into the Avalara products.This is your opportunity to join a highly productive indirect tax research team at a fast-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company doing what you may be very passionate about. With us, you should be ready to deep dive into stimulating indirect tax research projects to make a signifacant impact.In order to acquire/maintain the most current/accurate/timely indirect tax information, the candidate must perform extensive research. Given the dynamic nature of indirect tax laws trends, a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on developments is necessary to remain effective in this role.

• Research VAT/GST law, reporting, and remittance requirements to keep our tax products in compliance with tax laws in all territories required.
• Maintain existing taxability rules for assigned jurisdictions by monitoring tax law changes
• Recommend and contribute to research projects that expand existing content based on market/environmental/legislative changes
• Monitor VAT/GST legislation, administrative decisions, and judicial decisions for changes
• Based upon tax research, validate results of test transactions pre-production
• Build productive working relationships with government taxing authorities and/or legislative research units to maximize the quality of our product
• Collaborate with content research, product management and engineering to implement our solutions

What You\'ll Need to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications

• A natural curiosity about technology and an interest in innovation and learning about new areas of transaction taxes
• Relevant degree (LLB or LLM)
• 3+ years experience in VAT/GST/indirect tax, research, consulting, or audit and accounting experience
• Excellent research skills, including a logical and creative approach to drilling down to specific data to surface information that is vital to the accuracy of the published content
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work in and support a team environment through collective team topics, load balancing, and sharing/receiving constructive feedback
• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, and problem solve in a calm, analytical and methodical manner that also demonstrates a sense of urgency
• Proactively participate in a dynamic and innovative tax environment by maintaining a high level of energy while being consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate
• Demonstrated ability to manage time to achieve priority results
• Ability to maintain organization and attention to detail
• Analytic ability at a level sufficient to understand and resolve client requests and tax concerns
• Ability to apply mathematical calculations, percentages, and general accounting rules
• Ability to learn and adapt to different software applications and tools
• Ability to work with large data sets in Excel
• Demonstrated high standards of excellence in work product and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced tax certifications/ tax technology certificates
• Strong proficiency in tax technology tools, ERP systems, tax automation platforms & data analytics tools.
• Experience in working/ leading projects with tax compliance, tax planning, tax audits, and tax reporting is also valuable.
• Experience with Agile or other project management methodologies is advantageous.
• Fluency in languages other than English
• Familiarity with JIRA

About the TeamWe're a dynamic group of indirect tax research professionals dedicated to exploring complex indirect tax issues, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and collaborating closely to deliver optimal solutions. With diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, we're united by our commitment towards the orange revolution! This means excellence, open communication, and continuous learning- ofcourse we love to have some fun along the way! Researchers in the team have a deep understanding of indirect tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions around the globe!
How We\'ll Take Care of YouTotal RewardsIn addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.Flexible hybrid working
We support hybrid work and flexible schedules for our employees.Learn more about our benefits by region here:
About AvalaraWere Avalara. Were defining the relationship between tax and tech.Weve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year.Last year, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - theres nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and were not slowing down - not until weve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.Were bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture weve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.Weve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.EEO StatementWere an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company we dont want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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