Senior Tax Associate

Evolv Technologies Inc. • Waltham, MA

25d • $73,000 - $117,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you skilled in managing state, local and indirect tax exposure, filings, exemptions, and answering questions about tax and tax relationships? Are you organized, responsible and knowledgeable?
As a Senior Tax Associate, you will be responsible for all indirect tax compliance and property tax reporting processes, in addition to overseeing tax relationships and all tax-related things. While no person is an expert in all areas of tax, you will be the point of contact for tax questions.
Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?
In the first 30 days, you will:
Prepare and file property tax returns on behalf of the company
Prepare and file all sales tax returns, managing where are we registered, and ensuring accuracy
Learn and take on the Tax Exemption Certificate process
Oversee the process ensuring payment of all taxes due for all tax types
Assist payroll department with notices, requests or other payroll tax related issues that may arise
Within 3 months, you will:
Meet with our external tax providers to develop a rapport and a relationship
Assist with information requests for corporate income tax accounting and return preparation
Prepare journal entries and reconcile all tax-related general ledger accounts
Assist with quarterly and annual external audits
Assist preparation of financial statement disclosures
Assist with resolution of any open tax notices or tax audits
By the end of the first year, you will:
Become first point of contact for all tax related matters, including supporting Federal and State tax returns, and any other required filings, and get answer tax questions
Lead on any open tax notices and audits
The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?
Sales Tax Expertise
Prepare all sales & used tax returns, file timely and ensure completion of payment process
Review & upload tax exemption certificates promptly
Track tax exemption certificates, following up for renewals from customers to ensure they remain valid
Assist with sales tax refunds and credit memos
Perform quarterly tax exposure analyses
Property Tax Expertise
Prepare fixed asset reports and maintain property software
Coordinate and ensure timely filing of property tax returns for all jurisdictions
Review assessments, tax bills and accruals for accuracy
Track appeals, new sites, parcels and asset changes
Prepare business personal property tax forecasts for pricing and budgeting
Income Tax Responsibilities
Serve as internal liaison for external tax consultants
Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC740, including providing requested information and support to external advisors
Assist external advisors with corporate tax return preparation (provide requested information and support)
Financial Acumen
Understand the financial data needed for reporting and where it comes from and understand the source data.
In 3 Months, understand our systems and underlying data
In 6 Months, be able to run all needed data on your own and complete filings with little oversight.
Be self-sufficient in pulling data and be knowledgeable enough about what the data means.
Team Engagement
Be aligned with the team and openly communicate.
Fit with the team is especially important as we are a solid group that supports each other. We will know this is met by meeting deadlines with month-end closes and other schedules.
Pitch in for ad hoc projects and be willing to assist cross-functionally
In 1-3 months, participate in monthly close meetings
In 1-3 months, become first point of contact for tax related questions and requests
In 3-6 months, provide updates for tax status and ensure all tax close-related processes are completed timely

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3-5 years related experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public company preferred
• Experience using our software packages - Avalara and PropertyPoint and NetSuite – preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare all sales & used tax returns, file timely and ensure completion of payment process
• Review & upload tax exemption certificates promptly
• Track tax exemption certificates, following up for renewals from customers to ensure they remain valid
• Assist with sales tax refunds and credit memos
• Perform quarterly tax exposure analyses
• Prepare fixed asset reports and maintain property software
• Coordinate and ensure timely filing of property tax returns for all jurisdictions
• Review assessments, tax bills and accruals for accuracy
• Track appeals, new sites, parcels and asset changes
• Prepare business personal property tax forecasts for pricing and budgeting
• Serve as internal liaison for external tax consultants
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC740, including providing requested information and support to external advisors
• Assist external advisors with corporate tax return preparation (provide requested information and support)

Benefits

• Equity as part of your total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
• Subscription to Calm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level