Senior Tax Analyst

Avant is looking for a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst to join its tax team. This role will support the Tax Manager’s goal of efficient and effective tax planning, research, and compliance for Federal, international, and state income tax matters as well as state and local indirect taxes. This position will report to the Tax Manager, work closely with other members of Avant’s finance team, and communicate across functions to gather financial and accounting data and serve internal and external stakeholders. Above all, Avant is looking for a collaborative team member, an independent thinker and someone who is interested in being a tax professional.

What you’ll do at Avant:

• Prepare Federal and state income tax workpapers in Excel, gather relevant internal documentation, and

• work with external providers to prepare Federal, foreign, and state and local corporate income and

• franchise tax returns and partnership tax returns.

• Drive the preparation of the annual and quarterly tax provision calculations and tax footnote

• disclosures.

• Memorialize Federal, international state, and local tax research and conclusions in Word.

• Compute state and local extension and estimate tax payments.

• Timely respond to and resolve Federal, international, and state income tax notices.

• Support Tax Manager on tax planning and process initiatives with by effectively communicating with

• external service providers and internal stakeholders.

• Partner with other members of Controllership to access accounting systems to pull reports for the

• preparation of tax returns, tax provisions, and state apportionment.

• Gather information for and prepare monthly and annual state and local sales and indirect tax filings.

Why you’re a fit for Avant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or Master of Science in Taxation is preferred but

• not required.

• 2 + years of public accounting or financial or service industry experience with corporate, partnership and

• multi-state income tax compliance, ASC 740, and basic tax research is required. Some sales and use tax

• knowledge is a plus.

• Ability to think “outside the box” to support tax planning and compliance initiatives as well as develop

• procedures and processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google Drive (Google Sheets, Docs and

• Slides) is required, and familiarity with NetSuite and Looker are welcomed.

• The ability to work independently and communicate tax issues clearly with non-tax teams is critical.

This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office, located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M, T, Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.

Compensation Range:

The base salary range for this job is USD $66,000 - $96,000 / Year

Employees new to Avant typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities. 

[If an outstanding applicant's experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting, we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting, which may have a different compensation range.]

This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role.

Our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan options

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Time Off

• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)

• Generous Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program 

• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks

• Summer Fridays 

• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

• And who doesn’t love the swag

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values, we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem, the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere, that everyone is an owner who drives change, and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits, fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together, and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.