Tax Accountant III

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Job Family: Finance

Job Function: Tax

Manages a diverse range of complex projects associated with the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of all or specifically assigned tax returns and related reports. This is the most senior skill level without supervisory responsibility. Job may provide functional advice or training to less experienced tax accountants. Work is performed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management.

The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, demonstrate sound judgment and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with people at all levels inside and outside Avaya. The ideal candidate will already have a strong background in US indirect taxes. The candidate also needs to have flexibility in order to have some work time overlap with UK and New Jersey tax team members
Core skills & experience:

•    Strong written and oral communication skills – business English is a must 

•    Organized, analytical and a team player

•    Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word 

•    Ability to prioritize, problem solve, make recommendations and implement solutions

•    US Indirect tax practical and technical tax expertise (2-5+ years of experience preferred)

•    Experience with automation of tax processes (a plus)

•    College degree in Finance/Accounting related discipline, Chartered Accountant, ADIT, Certified Public Accountant or similar (preferred); Additional years of work experience may be considered in lieu 

•    Experience with SAP/HFM/Alteryx/ Vertex/Avalara (a plus)

•    Strong understanding of US Indirect tax principles

This is an integral role, with the key focus on ensuring that Avaya's US legal entities comply with their US Property Tax, US Business License and US Regulatory Tax requirements

Core responsibilities 

US Property Taxes (25%):

•    Responsible for all US Property Tax matters (including: compliance, documentation, audit defense, & reserve analysis)

•    Manage outsourced US Property tax compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Property tax returns

•    Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Property Tax compliance 

•    Develop, maintain, implement and improve processes, policies and guidelines to manage Property Tax risks & compliance.

•    Support on US Property Tax audits, including provision of data and determination of post audit risk management actions.

•    Approval of payments related to US Property Tax filings

•    Ensure full and timely utilization of refunds, to manage cash taxes

•    Manage the Company's US Property Tax reconciliations on a quarterly basis

•    Liaison with external US Property Tax advisors

US Business Licenses (25%):

•    Responsible for all US Business License matters (including compliance and documentation)

•    Manage outsourced Business License compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Business Licenses 

•    Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Business License filing

•    Develop, maintain, implement and improve processes, policies and guidelines to manage Business License risks & compliance.

•    Approval of payments related to US Business License filings

•    Liaison with external US Business License advisors

US Regulatory Taxes (20%)

•    Responsible for all US Telco Regulatory Tax matters (including: compliance, documentation, & reserve analysis)

•    Manage outsourced US Regulatory Tax compliance process and co-ordinate review & filing of all US Telco Regulatory tax filings

•    Aggregation of data / inputs required for above US Telco Regulatory filings

•    Approval of payments related to US Regulatory filings

•    Manage the Company's US Regulatory fees reconciliations on a quarterly basis

•    Ad-hoc liaison with external US Regulatory advisors

Other responsibilities (320%)

•    Drive efficiency and simplicity into Avaya's US indirect tax compliance, including through standardization, simplification, & documentation of processes and utilization of technology

•    Assist with other ad-hoc matters, including; other US or Global Tax Compliance areas, cash tax management, business support, corporate project support. 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.