Senior Communications Tax & Compliance Specialist

Socotra, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalara is seeking a senior-level indirect tax analyst to join the Premium Returns for Communications team. You will own end-to-end filing for complex multi-jurisdiction returns and lead process improvements with a focus on AI-enabled workflows.

You will collaborate across Product, Engineering, Onboarding, and Professional Services to ensure compliant, efficient tax filings and mentor junior analysts. The role emphasizes self-direction, customer outcomes, and team excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax and 7+ years of hands-on practical experience in multi-jurisdiction indirect tax compliance.
• Proven experience preparing and filing complex, multi-state communications tax returns including USF, E911, FUSF, and PUC filings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables) and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Experience across AvaTax for Communications, Returns Console/ARA, ERP or billing platforms with end-to-end data troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex tax topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of complex, multi-jurisdiction communications tax returns for assigned portfolios.
• Serve as primary compliance contact for assigned customers using Premium Returns for Communications products.
• Analyze transactional and configuration data across AvaTax, Returns Console, and source systems to identify discrepancies and risks.
• Design and improve Premium Returns workflows to reduce manual touches and notices.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and variance analysis to align liabilities with expectations.

Skills

Indirect tax compliance

Multijurisdiction experience

Excel expertise

AI tools usage

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

AvaTax for Communications

Returns Console/ARA

ERP or billing platforms

CSV/API data extractors

Job description

Avalara is seeking a senior-level indirect tax analyst to join the Premium Returns for Communications team. You will own end-to-end filing for complex multi-jurisdiction returns and lead process improvements with a focus on AI-enabled workflows.

You will collaborate across Product, Engineering, Onboarding, and Professional Services to ensure compliant, efficient tax filings and mentor junior analysts. The role emphasizes self-direction, customer outcomes, and team excellence.