Avalara, a prominent player in the field of tax compliance automation, is currently seeking candidates for the role of Associate Analyst in Pune. While candidates with an MBA in Finance would be preferred, individuals from diverse educational backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. With an experience requirement of 0 to 2 years, this position offers an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates or those with limited professional experience to enter the realm of financial analysis. Joining Avalara as an Associate Analyst in Pune provides a stimulating environment to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting while gaining valuable experience in the finance industry.
Company Name: Avalara
Job Role: Associate Analyst
Education Required: MBA in Finance would be preferred.
Experience Required: 0 to 2 years
Job Location: Pune
Role and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file Sales & Use tax returns and payments accurately and timely as required by taxing jurisdictions to ensure all return filing deadlines are achieved.
- Should have an understanding of state rules and regulations.
- High standards for accuracy are to be maintained in line with standard Operating Procedures to avoid causing Penalty and Interest to the client.
- Ability to meet the SLAs and ensure accurate and timely registration.
- Communicate to the manager ongoing status and challenges or blockers if any.
- Stay abreast of all the updates & trends, and support overall production/accuracy goals.
- Find and implement opportunities for process improvement and build efficiency.
- Working with the team to plan and prepare monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual filings.
- Serve as front-line contact for external customers by answering emails and client calls.
- Assist internal groups with technical issues and inquiries.
- Communicate clearly and concisely and maintain accurate and timely records in systems.
- Be open to accepting additional responsibilities assigned to meet the deadlines.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to adhere to and deliver as per timelines of various government authorities as per various data formats.
- Flexible to extend working hours, working on weekends and holidays as may be required to complete the filing requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail with precision.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
- An MBA in Finance would be preferred.
- Knowledge of Sales Tax (VAT & Use Tax) would be preferred.
- Experience with tracking tools like Salesforce & Atlassian Jira.
- The position requires oral and written communication with external customers and collaboration with internal contacts. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responding client queries.
