Tax Analyst I

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sales & Use Tax Compliance (30%)

• Manage multistate sales tax filings using Avalara (AvaTax).
• Reconcile sales tax data between Avalara and NetSuite to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage sales tax exemption certificates and ensure records are accurate and up-to-date using Avalara Exemption Certificate Management (ECM).
• Research and respond to sales tax notices and jurisdictional inquiries.
• Assist with state registrations and account maintenance.

Local Tax Compliance (20%)

• Prepare and file local tax returns, including county, business, and occupational, business privilege, business license, nonprofit municipal income, school, and real estate taxes.
• Maintain tracking of local jurisdiction deadlines to ensure timely submissions.
• Respond to local tax notices and inquiries as needed.

Charitable & Corporate Compliance (15%)

• Manage charitable solicitation registrations and renewals.
• Prepare and file annual reports and related state compliance filings.
• Support nonprofit regulatory documentation and compliance requirements.

Tax Receipt Administration (10%)

• Review tax-deductible donation receipts for accuracy and compliance.
• Approve and sign tax receipts in accordance with organizational policies.
• Ensure receipts meet IRS substantiation requirements.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness.

Audit & Reporting Support (10%)

• Assist with gathering and organizing Section financial data for audits.
• Coordinate with internal staff to ensure the required documentation is received and complete.
• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation.

VAT & Special Projects (15%)

• Assist the Tax Manager with VAT filings and related international compliance requirements as needed.
• Support foreign tax documentation and cross-border compliance processes.
• Assist with special tax projects, research assignments, and process improvement initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-3 years of tax or compliance experience.
• Experience with multistate sales tax and local tax compliance required.
• NetSuite ERP experience required.
• Avalara (AvaTax/Returns) experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit compliance and charitable receipt processes preferred.
• Exposure to VAT or international tax compliance is a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Knowledge of IRS and state/local tax regulations applicable to nonprofits and for-profit entities.

Competencies

• Results-Oriented: Achieves compliance and operational goals with accuracy and timeliness.
• Process Improvement: Identifies areas for efficiency gains and supports automation initiatives.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with Finance, internal staff, and external advisors.
• Compliance Focus: Maintains accurate records and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Initiative: Proactively addresses issues and supports special projects as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with tax filings for multiple entity types (nonprofit, trade association, for-profit).
• Exposure to multistate and international tax compliance.
• Familiarity with audit processes and supporting documentation requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hybrid work environment with a combination of office and remote work.
• Work primarily in a professional office setting with frequent computer use.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC)enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI)is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI)is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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