Business Analyst III- IT (US - Contract)

We are seeking a Senior Analyst-Tax Technology, to be a member of our Global Tax Platform Program.
The Global Tax Platform Program is comprised of tax technology professionals and software Engineers that are responsible for providing end-to-end global tax compliance solutions (sales and use taxes, Lodging Taxes, Car Rental Fee/Taxes, value-added taxes, good and services taxes, and other consumption taxes).
This position is focused primarily tax engine configurations for Tax Compliance function, through *** s software systems, though there may be opportunities for broader exposure to other tax systems projects.

Key job responsibilities
Configuration and ongoing maintenance of Tax Engines for Tax determination and Tax Filing
(AvaTax, Vertex and Trippz)
Research and document Indirect tax content as needed to support company and tax initiatives.
Support Tax Engine API integration with Transaction data systems.
Close partnership with tax teams and Development teams in support of key compliance and Tax filing processes during monthly, quarterly, and year end cycles.
Test and validate key data for use in the tax compliance process to check for accuracy and completeness.
Technical troubleshooting for tax issues which involves pulling data from databases, reviewing XML/JSON logs, and understanding the error codes being returned by Tax Engines Vertex/Avalara/Trippz.
Perform routine audits of key tax attributes including addresses, jurisdictional assignments (Geocodes based on Latitude/Longitude), and tax rates.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, efficiency gains and application of tax process and technology best practices by using new and existing technologies.
Partner with Tax business stakeholders to gather tax requirements and design, develop, test, document, implement and support solutions.
Partner with Development teams to provide Tax Engine requirements and design, develop, test, document, implement and support solutions.
Work cross-functionally to collaborate on operational issues, support, and projects.

Qualifications:
3+ years of work experience in Indirect Tax Engines Vertex, AvaTax and Trippz.
2+ years of Vertex, AvaTax or Trippz implementation experience for a Global company with highly customized Tax systems design.
1+ year of work experience in Troubleshooting Tax compliance data for a global Lodging Taxes/Accommodation Taxes.
3+ years of work experience in indirect tax filing, tax returns process for indirect taxes (sales and use taxes, Lodging Taxes, Car Rental Fee/Taxes, value-added taxes, good and services taxes, and other consumption taxes) in both US, Canada, LATAM, EU and APAC.
Expertise in pulling data from databases, reviewing XML/JSON logs, and understanding the error codes being returned by Tax Engines Vertex/Avalara/Trippz.
Strong project management skills with experience of meeting deadlines and prioritization
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Ability to effectively communicate with management, business leaders and cross functional IT teams.
Experience developing business requirements, instructional and procedural documentation, and presentations.