Senior Tax Accountant

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Itron is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Tax team. This role is responsible for sales and use tax compliance, exemption certificate management, and Oracle / Vertex testing for new releases and product updates.

You will manage compliance, audits, testing, and research while partnering with the business to ensure proper application of sales / use and GST tax in Vertex and Oracle.

The ideal candidate has experience with sales / use tax compliance, Oracle, and Vertex, as well as proven ability to analyze large datasets using technology and data management tools to identify and manage opportunities. A passion for automation and building efficient, accurate tax processes is essential.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of sales and use tax laws to various goods and services, including exemptions

Leverage expertise in sales tax complexities for managed services, SaaS, and marketplace facilitator rules (preferred)

Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual sales / use tax and Canadian GST returns

Support audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests

Maintain and update tax exemption certificates in Vertex O Series and related records

Manage business registrations for new locations and renewals of existing ones

Test Vertex for new software releases and new product introductions

Research sales tax issues or anomalies; collaborate with internal teams, third parties, and customers to resolve them

Reconcile sales and use tax accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies

Research state and local tax laws and apply findings to business operations

Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements to improve compliance efficiency and accuracy

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

2+ years of related tax or accounting experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience researching tax laws and regulations and ability to stay current with changes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills & Experience

Working knowledge of Vertex O Series and Oracle

Experience using data tools such as Power BI and Alteryx to analyze and present large datasets

Travel : 0 - 10%

Physical Demands

This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

This position will be tied to our Liberty Lake, WA location with hybrid work flexibility of 2-3 days on-site per week.

Liberty Lake, WA : The base salary is $75,000 - $148,000.

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com .

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