Avalara · 3 days ago
Tax Research Analyst III
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAvalara is an AI-first company focused on tax automation solutions. The Indirect Tax Research Analyst will research and interpret complex Sales and Use Tax laws, ensuring compliance and accuracy across North America and select global markets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceFinancial ServicesSoftwareTax Preparation
Responsibilities
Research, monitor, translate, and interpret North American geo-spatial boundaries and tax rates to ensure accurate tax decisioning
Maintain geo-spatial boundaries and tax rates by tracking jurisdictional changes, including annexations and de-annexations
Contact tax departments and government agencies to obtain official compliance requirements and verify rate or boundary updates
Document all boundary and rate research findings in required formats, tools, and internal systems with accuracy and consistency
Conduct web-based research and use subscription services to gather tax information; stay up to date with tax news and legislative changes
Meet scheduled deadlines to incorporate research findings into Avalara tools and ensure content updates
Collaborate with team members to complete tasks across multiple concurrent projects
Qualification
Required
3+ years of related experience, or a Master's in GIS without any equivalent work experience
Bachelor's degree (finance, economics, business administration, law, accounting, GIS, or related fields)
Proficiency in GIS tools (e.g., Esri, QGIS) and familiarity with geospatial concepts
Experience with AI-enabled research and automation tools for parsing regulations, generating taxability logic, and maintaining scalable tax data
Experience with mathematical calculations, percentages, and accounting principles applied to indirect tax compliance
Experience conducting research and deliver error-free, source-backed compliance insights
Ability to interpret complex legal language into clear, applicable compliance rules
Preferred
Familiarity with modern software applications and willingness to adopt new technologies
Experience using AI and AI-related technologies
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Private medical
Life, and disability insurance
Company
Avalara
Avalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$841.01MKey Investors
BlackRockSusquehanna Growth EquityWarburg Pincus
2025-11-11Private Equity· $500M
2023-01-01Private Equity
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Scott McFarlane
CEO
Megan Higgins Knislis
Senior Vice President, Global Partners
Recent News
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