Tax Associate - Indirect Tax - Remote

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Tax Accountant is responsible for the Indirect Tax function comprised mostly of Sales & Use Tax compliance.

· Perform corporate indirect tax function for parent company and subsidiaries. Includes the preparation, filing, and payment of sales & use tax returns, property tax returns, Secretary of State reporting, business licensing, census reports, and other related support.

· Manage sales tax software system proficiently. Includes the setup and maintenance of companies, clients, exemption certificates, tax jurisdictions, reporting and analysis, scenario modeling, and the handling of technical support cases.

· Research and determine the correct taxability of products/services to ensure correct sales tax coding.

· Perform tax research relating to indirect tax compliance and be able to identify complex tax issues and resolve them independently.

· Maintain a tax calendar and follow various project timelines proactively and with minimum supervision.

· Reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation and posting of monthly journal entries relating to tax transactions.

· Ability to multi-task and communicate tax matters with intracompany departments, clients, and other stakeholders.

· Perform other duties as assigned and assist with tax audits and notices.

Education

· Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required.

Experience

· Three years of experience with multi-state sales tax compliance required.

· Intermediate to advanced level experience with sales tax software required.

· Must have experience monitoring, researching, documenting, and applying changes in tax laws and rates to the sales tax process. Experience with tax research software preferred.

· Must have experience determining the taxability rules for various products and services as differs state to state.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex tax information with internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office applications and the ability to give presentations. Intermediate to advanced level Excel experience required.

· Ability to balance multiple projects and work in fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrate excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to develop, initiate, and complete detailed projects. Must be motivated and a self-starter.

About Velera

At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners.   Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!

Pay Equity

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Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.