Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax

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At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

Circana is evolving its Global Tax function to operate as a proactive, technology-driven business partner. The Senior Analyst, Indirect Tax will help shape this function and drive continuous improvement across sales tax processes. This role is responsible for managing sales tax reporting, compliance, and related operations while partnering closely with colleagues across Tax, Finance, and the business.

The ideal candidate combines strong sales tax compliance experience, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to independently manage recurring reporting and compliance activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare information for multi-state sales and use tax returns, working with a third-party preparer to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Review and reconcile sales tax accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with gross receipts taxes, business licenses, personal property taxes, and other miscellaneous tax obligations.
• Monitor tax rate changes and regulatory developments.
• Support the optimization and maintenance of Avalara tax automation software.
• Assist in managing sales and use tax audits, including gathering documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Conduct research on complex tax issues, new tax laws, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
• Provide recommendations on tax positions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other business partners to enhance tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Respond to and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on sales tax-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct sales and use tax compliance experience within corporate tax, consulting, or public accounting environments.
• Experience using sales tax research tools such as Bloomberg Tax or similar platforms.
• Experience with ERP systems and tax automation software. Experience with NetSuite and Avalara preferred. 
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, researching discrepancies, and resolving tax-related issues.
• Ability to independently manage recurring compliance processes, prioritize deadlines, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, US

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, USA

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 USD. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.  

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.  

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description. 

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.