Senior Indirect Tax & Compliance Analyst – AI-Driven

Avalara, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalara, Inc. is seeking a senior-level indirect tax analyst to join our Premium Returns for Communications team in Kentucky. You will manage complex multi-jurisdiction filings, own client relationships, and drive automation while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of indirect tax experience, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of AI-enabled process improvement within a fast-paced tax environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax and 7+ years of multi-jurisdiction indirect tax compliance experience.
• Experience preparing and filing complex multi-state communications tax returns including USF, E911, FUSF, PUC.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables) and ability to analyze large datasets.
• Experience with AvaTax for Communications, Returns Console/ARA, ERP or billing platforms; strong data troubleshooting.
• Proven problem-solving, communication, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Experience applying AI tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, or customer experience.

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 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 workflows to reduce manual touches and notices.
• Mentor junior analysts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax

Tools

AvaTax for Communications

Returns Console/ARA

ERP or billing platforms

CSV/API extractors

Job description

Avalara, Inc. is seeking a senior-level indirect tax analyst to join our Premium Returns for Communications team in Kentucky. You will manage complex multi-jurisdiction filings, own client relationships, and drive automation while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of indirect tax experience, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of AI-enabled process improvement within a fast-paced tax environment.