Indirect Tax Analyst
Align Technology, Tempe, AZ, United States
Description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Indirect Tax Analyst to support all U.S. and Canadian indirect tax functions, including sales and use tax, GST/PST, property tax, and other non‑income business taxes. The role will be based in Tempe, Arizona.
Responsibilities
Manage U.S. & Canadian indirect tax compliance with an external service provider to ensure accurate and timely filing of sales & use tax returns.
Oversee property tax function by generating/reviewing fixed asset reports so the external provider can prepare the annual filings.
Handle business licenses, gross receipts, secretary‑of‑state filings; prepare and maintain tax account analysis, reconciliations, and monthly journal entries.
Manage sales and use tax and property tax audits, including data gathering and communication with state auditors.
Perform research and analysis, apply tax laws to support technical positions related to the company’s business transactions, and review & validate tax exemption certificates.
Engage in process improvement and tax automation; liaise with finance/shared services on issues identified during the indirect tax compliance process (e.g., incorrect invoice postings).
Review, research, and respond to tax notices, inquiries, and questions from tax authorities regarding sales and use tax, property tax, and other tax matters.
Maintain indirect tax calendar to ensure all filing requirements are met; assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in sales tax or a related field.
General accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP; multi-state sales and use tax and property tax experience.
Experience with OneSource Indirect Tax, Avalara Tax, or a similar tax engine; knowledge of SAP.
Intermediate Excel skills for reconciling/analyzing large data sets using VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Strong technical research skills, preferably with transaction tax tools (Checkpoint, TTR, CCH).
Ability to research, interpret, and apply tax regulations for multiple states.
CPA, CMI, or MS preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the capacity to work under pressure; self‑starter with initiative and independent decision making.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment.
Back‑up child/elder care and access to a caregiving concierge.
Family forming benefits – available to employees and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans.
Breast milk delivery and lactation support services.
Employee assistance program.
Hinge Health virtual physical therapy – available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical plan.
Employee Benefits
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment; voluntary supplemental life insurance available for purchase.
Flexible spending accounts – health care, dependent care, and pre‑tax commuter benefit plans.
401(k) plan with discretionary company match (50% up to 6% of eligible earnings; vesting: 25% year 1, 100% year 2). Traditional, Roth, and after‑tax options.
Employee stock purchase program (eligible after 20 hours weekly and employment on purchase date).
Paid vacation up to 17 days during the first full year of employment, accruing at 5.24 hours per pay period, with a maximum cap of 30 days. Accrual increases with tenure; for those working 32 hours or more per week, prorated accrual applies.
Sick time accrued at one hour per thirty worked hours; up to 80 hours can be carried over yearly.
Eleven company‑designated paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks for employees with at least 12 consecutive months of employment (4 weeks otherwise), required to be completed within one year of the child’s birth or placement.
Three days paid bereavement leave; in some cases, up to 5 paid days off if travel is involved.
Non‑exempt employees receive full pay for up to 10 days jury duty; exempt employees receive full salary during any week of service.
Additional insurance options (legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long‑term care, auto, home, pet) available for purchase.
Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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Responsibilities
Manage U.S. & Canadian indirect tax compliance with an external service provider to ensure accurate and timely filing of sales & use tax returns.
Oversee property tax function by generating/reviewing fixed asset reports so the external provider can prepare the annual filings.
Handle business licenses, gross receipts, secretary‑of‑state filings; prepare and maintain tax account analysis, reconciliations, and monthly journal entries.
Manage sales and use tax and property tax audits, including data gathering and communication with state auditors.
Perform research and analysis, apply tax laws to support technical positions related to the company’s business transactions, and review & validate tax exemption certificates.
Engage in process improvement and tax automation; liaise with finance/shared services on issues identified during the indirect tax compliance process (e.g., incorrect invoice postings).
Review, research, and respond to tax notices, inquiries, and questions from tax authorities regarding sales and use tax, property tax, and other tax matters.
Maintain indirect tax calendar to ensure all filing requirements are met; assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in sales tax or a related field.
General accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP; multi-state sales and use tax and property tax experience.
Experience with OneSource Indirect Tax, Avalara Tax, or a similar tax engine; knowledge of SAP.
Intermediate Excel skills for reconciling/analyzing large data sets using VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Strong technical research skills, preferably with transaction tax tools (Checkpoint, TTR, CCH).
Ability to research, interpret, and apply tax regulations for multiple states.
CPA, CMI, or MS preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the capacity to work under pressure; self‑starter with initiative and independent decision making.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.
Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment.
Back‑up child/elder care and access to a caregiving concierge.
Family forming benefits – available to employees and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans.
Breast milk delivery and lactation support services.
Employee assistance program.
Hinge Health virtual physical therapy – available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical plan.
Employee Benefits
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment; voluntary supplemental life insurance available for purchase.
Flexible spending accounts – health care, dependent care, and pre‑tax commuter benefit plans.
401(k) plan with discretionary company match (50% up to 6% of eligible earnings; vesting: 25% year 1, 100% year 2). Traditional, Roth, and after‑tax options.
Employee stock purchase program (eligible after 20 hours weekly and employment on purchase date).
Paid vacation up to 17 days during the first full year of employment, accruing at 5.24 hours per pay period, with a maximum cap of 30 days. Accrual increases with tenure; for those working 32 hours or more per week, prorated accrual applies.
Sick time accrued at one hour per thirty worked hours; up to 80 hours can be carried over yearly.
Eleven company‑designated paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks for employees with at least 12 consecutive months of employment (4 weeks otherwise), required to be completed within one year of the child’s birth or placement.
Three days paid bereavement leave; in some cases, up to 5 paid days off if travel is involved.
Non‑exempt employees receive full pay for up to 10 days jury duty; exempt employees receive full salary during any week of service.
Additional insurance options (legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long‑term care, auto, home, pet) available for purchase.
Equal Opportunity Statement Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.
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