<br><br> Avalara, a leader in tax compliance and automation solutions, is looking for an Associate Analyst in Pune, India. This role involves handling registrations and filings for various licenses at all government levels, with a focus on state-level sales tax registrations. The position requires quick learning, independence in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities. <br><br>Responsibilities <br>- Prepare and file Sales & Use tax returns and payments accurately and timely as required by taxing jurisdictions. <br>- Understand state rules and regulations. <br>- Maintain high accuracy standards in line with standard operating procedures. <br>- Meet SLAs and ensure accurate and timely registration. <br>- Communicate status and challenges to the manager. <br>- Stay updated with trends and support overall production/accuracy goals. <br>- Identify and implement process improvements. <br>- Plan and prepare monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual filings. <br>- Serve as a front-line contact for external customers via email and calls. <br>- Assist internal groups with technical issues and inquiries. <br>- Maintain accurate and timely records in systems. <br>- Adhere to company policies and procedures. <br>- Flexible with working hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet filing requirements. <br><br>Qualifications <br> To be considered for this role, you should meet the following qualifications: <br>- Strong attention to detail with precision. <br>- Proficiency with MS Office. <br>- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience. <br>- MBA in Finance preferred. <br>- Knowledge of Sales Tax (VAT & Use Tax) preferred. <br>- Experience with tracking tools like Salesforce & Atlassian Jira. <br>- Strong oral and written communication skills with external customers and internal contacts.
