Senior Tax Analyst II - AI-Driven Multi-Jurisdiction Returns

Avalara, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Diversity & inclusion groups

Job summary

Avalara is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst II to lead complex, multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings for accounting firms using ARA. You will harness deep jurisdictional knowledge and automation to ensure accurate, timely filings while reducing risk.

You will mentor junior analysts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive AI-enabled improvements to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, tax, or related field.
• 7+ years multi-jurisdiction indirect tax experience with focus on sales/use tax filings.
• Experience preparing and filing complex, multi-state portfolios.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with AvaTax, Returns Console/ARA, ERP/ecommerce tools.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of complex multi-jurisdiction returns.
• Serve as primary compliance contact for assigned firm clients using ARA.
• Analyze data across AvaTax, ARA, and source systems to identify discrepancies.
• Design and improve ARA workflows to reduce manual touches and notices.
• Perform month-end reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Engage jurisdictions to resolve complex issues, notices, and exceptions.
• Participate in QA/UAT for new forms and automation features.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Onboarding, and CX to improve ARA experience.
• Mentor junior analysts on jurisdiction knowledge and AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

AI tools experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field

Tools

AvaTax

Returns Console/ARA

ERP / eCommerce platforms

CSV / API extractors

Job description

Avalara is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst II to lead complex, multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings for accounting firms using ARA. You will harness deep jurisdictional knowledge and automation to ensure accurate, timely filings while reducing risk.

You will mentor junior analysts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive AI-enabled improvements to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.