Sales Tax Analyst

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Profile:

Banyan is looking to hire a Sales Tax Analyst to join its highly functioning offshore Karachi team. Reporting to the Karachi based Assistant Sales Tax Manager, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end sales and indirect tax function for Banyan’s companies in coordination with the onshore team in Canada/US. Please note that this is an on-site job based in Karachi.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, and file US state and local sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare, and file VAT (UK, EU) and GST returns (Canada, Australia, New Zealand).
• Ensure sales tax journal entries are properly recorded. Ensure tax returns filed are timely reconciled with the tax general ledger accounts.
• Perform sales tax and value added tax (VAT) nexus and product taxability studies.
• Identify and implement tax legislation changes applicable to Banyan.
• Assist in indirect tax research to ensure Banyan’s companies are in compliance with tax law. Summarize the research in writing, including citations to the specific applicable tax codes and regulations.
• Collect and review tax exemption/resell certificates/direct pay permits from customers.
• Respond to notices/letters from tax authorities (US states and local, Canada, etc).

Job Requirements:
• University Degree in Business/Accounting, CPA (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of US sales tax experience, including preparing state returns for all states that impose sales tax.
• Experience helping manage a global sales and indirect tax compliance function.
• Experience with AvaTax and Avalara Tax Research software is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems. Experience using Sage Intacct is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply sales and indirect tax legislation.
• Ability to complete multiple assignments with similar deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and utilizing functions and formulas.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.