Senior Indirect Tax Analyst - Remote, Data-Driven Compliance

Circana; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax to drive the tax function forward with a technology-driven approach. The role focuses on sales tax reporting, compliance, and operations while partnering with Tax, Finance, and business teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong sales tax experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct sales and use tax compliance experience within corporate tax, consulting, or public accounting environments.
• Experience using sales tax research tools such as Bloomberg Tax or similar platforms.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax automation software. Experience with NetSuite and Avalara preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, researching discrepancies, and resolving tax-related issues.
• Ability to independently manage recurring compliance processes, prioritize deadlines, and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information for multi-state sales and use tax returns, working with a third-party preparer to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Review and reconcile sales tax accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with gross receipts taxes, business licenses, personal property taxes, and other miscellaneous tax obligations.
• Monitor tax rate changes and regulatory developments.
• Support the optimization and maintenance of Avalara tax automation software.
• Assist in managing sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues, new tax laws, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
• Provide recommendations on tax positions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other business partners to enhance tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Respond to and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on sales tax-related matters.

Skills

Sales tax compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Bloomberg Tax

NetSuite

Avalara

ERP systems

Job description

Circana is seeking a Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax to drive the tax function forward with a technology-driven approach. The role focuses on sales tax reporting, compliance, and operations while partnering with Tax, Finance, and business teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong sales tax experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.