Compliance Analyst

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SUMMARY
The Compliance Analyst will be responsible for assuring the company is compliant with all state and local regulations relating to business licenses and permits. This includes original applications, renewals, and research for new locations. Additional responsibilities include tracking and filing various types of tax returns and payments. Opportunities to expand into other tax, accounting, and compliance functions as time permits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.

• Manage the business license filing process including preparation and submission of initial applications and renewals, coordination with risk management, legal, and operations team to obtain the necessary information and documentation, and arranging payments where necessary. Also includes coordinating with operations teams to ensure compliance while providing services to clients.
• Refine research and documentation processes to ascertain the company is compliant with all state and local laws and regulations regarding licensing, permitting, and taxation. Includes discussions and coordination with governmental authorities and external license management companies (Avalara License Management) on a regular basis. 
• Coordinate and develop relationships with operations associates to ensure compliance while providing services to clients, understanding operational workflow, and identifying potential non-compliance and cost-saving implications relating to licenses and permits.
• Research and prepare responses to notices received from governmental agencies related to business licenses and permits. 
• Assist with preparation, documentation, and filing of various types of tax returns and payments (such as income, Sales and Use, Personal Property, etc).
• Support accounting team with operating and finance leases, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and other relevant standards. Tracking lease-related transactions, maintaining and developing lease documentation (such as lease agreements and addendums, amortization schedules, etc.), and ensuring payments are made to vendors timely and accurate.
• Opportunities to expand into other tax, accounting, and compliance functions as time permits.
• Complete special projects as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some level of Operational Accounting and/or office experience.
• One (1) year of permitting and/or licensing experience is preferred but not required. 
• Knowledge of accounting and understanding of the general ledger accounts.

Skills:

• Ability to quickly and accurately data enter a high volume of transactions with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment adhering to strict deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and various accounting technology applications.
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively address all levels within the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, procedures, equipment manuals, training materials, and corporate communications.
• Ability to compose professional internal and external business communications including reports, memos, letters, and e-mails.

SCOPE

Authority to Act:

• The job is fairly routine. Incumbent follows established practices and procedures. Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked or verified frequently. Decisions are made within specific operational instructions and departmental guidelines. Errors in judgment could affect the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Budget Responsibility:

• The employee has control over resources available only.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for extended periods and may be required to run; walk; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Environment

The majority of work will be performed in a climate-controlled environment but may be exposed to inclement weather and varying degrees of temperatures on occasion.

Travel

Travel of up to 5% may be required.