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Avalara is the up-and-coming producer of sales tax software and hosted sales tax service. We're located on idyllic Bainbridge Island & just a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle. So if you're interested in working with a team of industry experts with proven successes, in an industry that is poised for growth, we encourage you to apply.

Trade Show Coordinator
Job Details:
The Trade Show Coordinator is responsible for all logistics pertaining to trade shows to maximize company product exposure. Reserves space, coordinates booth set-up and tear down and ensures necessary equipment, for display purposes, is on hand and in working order. May be involved in advertising. Requires excellent communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Must keep track of the trade show budget.

Essential Functions:
>> Securing the trade show space
>> Arranging accommodations for participants
>> Setting up a system and managing the registration process
>> Making arrangements for food and beverage service
>> Arrange shipment of booth display
>> Ordering audio visual equipment, electrical, internet and carpet for booth
>> Handling the marketing and promotion of the event
>> Support Marketing Managers as it pertains to trade show marketing materials and Giveaways
>> Extensive travel.
>> Demonstrate product and present product information to tradeshow participants.
>> Learn products and industry trends.
>> Evaluating the event after its completion
>> Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor. The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Preferred Education and Experience:
>> Bachelors degree in hospitality, event planning or a related field
>> One year experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> A passion for planning and staging events
>> Excellent communication and follow-up skills
>> Strong organizational talent
>> A high level of diplomacy and tact in working with people
>> Flexibility to travel (sometimes on short notice)
>> Ability to juggle a plethora of activities to meet tight deadlines
>> Easily adapt to ever-changing circumstances
>> Willingness to work long hours, including some weekends and evenings


Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com .

Senior Accounts Receivable
Job Details:
The Senior Accounts Receivable Administrator is responsible for managing activities required to ensure an accurate accounts receivable system and collections process. This includes processing and monitoring payments, customer account activity and interaction with the Company’s support department around customer satisfaction issues.

Essential Functions:
>> Ensure collections stay within forecast days outstanding.
>> Keeping an up-to-date billing system.
>> Ensure billings are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
>> Ensure receivables are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
>> Research and resolve customer account details including non-payment, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
>> Create an appropriate communication system to work with customers and the Company’s customer support infrastructure.
>> Create a recovery system for faster recovery at minimal expense if necessary.
>> Maintain and constantly improve the Company’s internal reporting of accounts receivable information.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor.
The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
>> Associate’s Degree with accounting related courses
>> 4 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> Knowledge of accounts receivable and maintaining general ledgers.
>> Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
>> Confidentiality concerning financial matters.
>> Attention to detail.
>> Ability to multi-task under time constraints.
>> Ability to communicate and work in a fast growing start up environment.
>> Ability to work independently and still make significant contributions to the team.
>> Experience with Quickbooks and Great Plains preferred.


Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com.

Senior/Staff Tax Research Analyst
Job Details:
The Senior/Staff Tax Research Analyst will take on multiple tax research projects including global research. The person is responsible for providing quality transaction tax advice and assisting with the development and internal consumption of global tax data. The person will undertake complex tax research projects, effectively communicate the results of research projects, and participate proactively in the corporate-wide compliance efforts. The person must have a strong sales tax background and project management ability. This is a special opportunity for a tax professional to work in an innovative environment with a global tax solution provider.

Essential Functions:
>> Perform complex tax research projects.
>> Respond, report on, tract, and document the results of research projects.
>> Assist on SST audits.
>> Participate in transaction tax returns preparation process as needed.
>> Proactively participate in a dynamic and innovative tax environment.
>> Participate in transaction tax returns preparation process as needed.
>> Communicate with internal and external customers.
>> Manage projects, maintain relationships with key vendors, and communicate results of operational tasks.
>> Multi-task, troubleshoot, and problem solve in a quick, calm, analytical and methodical manner.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor.
The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
>> Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree
>> 2-4 years of research experience in sales and use tax.
>> Experience with VAT a plus.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> Knowledge of Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) initiative
>> A natural curiosity about technology and interest in innovation and learning about new areas global transaction tax.
>> Attention to detail.
>> Ability to multi-task under time constraints.
>> Ability to communicate and work in a fast growing start up environment.
>> Ability to work independently and still make significant contributions to the team.


Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com.

Customer Support Representative
Job Details:
The Customer Support Representative is responsible for the project coordination of customer installations including contacting customer after services are ordered, walk them through the go live process, track and monitor customer progress to go live, assign tasks to Go-Live team as necessary to meet customers goals and expectations, and proactively follow-up with customers 30 days after go live to insure customer satisfaction. Additionally, this representative will be required to respond to incoming calls and emails from customers pertaining to go give and setup activities.

Essential Functions:
>> Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through professional communication and consistent follow up.
>> Monitor and respond to phone / email queue for new and existing product issues.
>> Manage the installation process including coordination of customer driven activities, and proactively manage each customer through the “Get Connected” process.
>> Accurately track and report the status of customer installations.
>> Schedule customers for online Avalara University classes and Avalara assisted installations.
>> Assist customers through general dashboard set up.
>> Manage customer relationships from initial contact through problem resolution.
>> Document, track and resolve product issues in a timely manner.
>> Escalate issues appropriately when necessary.
>> Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor. The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
>> Minimum 2 years experience in a customer service role.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> • Prior experience coordinating installations or direct project management.
>> • Excellent customer service and phone communication skills.
>> • Excellent documentation and written communication skills.
>> • Demonstrated excellence in efficiency and accuracy are necessary.
>> • Experience with Windows XP/2000/2003, MS Office Suite, MS Outlook.
>> • Ability to multi-task under time constraints.
>> • Ability to work independently and still make significant contributions to the team.
>> • Ability and willingness to work extra hours as needed if required.
>> • Previous experience with a fast-paced environment.
>> • Prior experience with SalesForce.com, QuickBase, and ERP systems highly desired.


Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com .

SDK Support
Job Details:
Provide information and assistance to prospective and existing SDK clients. Support Professional Service Offerings.

Essential Functions:
>> Communicate accurate, complete verbal information to prospective and existing Avalara SKD clients regarding Avalara, our programs, and our services.
>> Provide initial call-handling to answer SDK integration and service issues
>> Monitor the SDK queue and SDK email.
>> Provide assistance with white papers and articles about common issues.
>> Moderate a peer to peer development forum online.
>> Verify bug fixes for old QB issues.
>> Update backlog of cases and keep cases updated and current.
>> Actively collaborate as a team member to carry out the tasks of the department and the organization as a whole.
>> Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor. The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Preferred Education and Experience:
>> Four year degree in Computer Science preferred.
>> Four + years of related experience can be substituted.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> Experienced at .NET, java, and/or PHP coding.
>> Ability to understand and learn new technologies and development environments.
>> Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills through effective writing, speaking and listening.
>> Knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
>> Pro-active problem solving capabilities.
>> Collaborative and positive team player.
>> Motivated self starter with ability to work independently.
>> Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
>> Interest and willingness to learn about Avalara programs and services.


Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com .

Marketing Manager
Job Details:
Avalara is the leading provider of web-hosted sales tax management services. With significant market opportunity and aggressive growth planned, Avalara’s Marketing Managers are tasked with planning executing and reporting on marketing programs to achieve aggressive partner and customer acquisition and retention goals that directly correlate with company revenue objectives.

Essential Functions:
>> Plan, coordinate and recap on traditional and online events, including participation in tradeshows, industry seminars and conferences, webinars and company events.
>> Develop a public relations plan-building relationship with industry influencers and media. Tasks may include writing press releases, submitting award nominations, submitting speaking proposals and managing a media calendar.
>> Plan, execute and report on demand generation activities including direct marketing programs to in-house and external lists and advertising programs in industry trade publications.
>> Ensure a closed loop lead management process with all marketing initiatives, working closely with sales on lead conversion through nurture strategies and ROI reporting.
>> Write, edit/update and publish content to the Avalara.com website using content management tools.
>> Implement and maintain Search Engine Marketing and Search Engine Optimization best practices.
>> Working across teams and with partners, OEMs and ISVs to develop and deploy through-partner marketing campaigns. Developing and managing partner specific tools as well as turn-programs.
>> Generate excitement of the partner channel through the deployment of partner contests as well as managing the infinity partner rewards program.
>> Manage and further develop marketing programs in progress including state sponsored webinars associated with the Streamlined Sales Tax initiative, the K2 Enterprise CPE program, or the development of a new CPA influencer program.
>> Work jointly with other teams throughout the company to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by developing and delivering customer communications and loyalty programs.
>> Deliver timely plans and reports on marketing initiatives.
>> Build extensive knowledge and stay in tune with industry, product, partners and competitors.
>> Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor. The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
>> Bachelors degree in business with marketing emphasis, communications or a related field
>> Minimum of three years strategic marketing experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> Excellent written communications skills
>> Ability to speak clearly and express thoughts well in a group or one-on-one
>> Excellent grasp of marketing, product management, and sales concepts
>> Ability to think and plan strategically
>> Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively with a team
>> Strong interpersonal communication skills
>> Ability to manage projects and complete tasks by meeting timelines and goals
>> Working knowledge of computer basics, with ability to develop computerized presentations and utilize spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet
>> Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change


Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com .

Quality Assurance Engineer – General Tester
Job Details:
Provide extensive black box testing of Web Services and Web application software. Test software throughout the software development cycle. Knowledge of software test principles and procedures, experience with Web service, database and UI testing, and a willingness to adapt to meet project and customer needs are required.

Essential Functions:
>> Work with the development team to review and verify requirements.
>> Design test plans.
>> Spec and create test cases.
>> Perform manual testing.
>> Expand and implement automated testing of the database, Web service and UI by coding, debugging and maintaining test scripts.
>> Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Essential Functions:
>> Works cooperatively with all staff members and management.
>> Maintains a consistent and regular attendance of set work schedule.
>> Is consistently dependable, efficient, and accurate in performance of work tasks.
>> Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor. The essential functions are not the exclusive requirements of this position.

Qualifications:
Required Experience:
>> Three years of hands-on testing of Web Services and Web application software.
>> Computer Science background preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
>> Excellent written communications skills.
>> Knowledge of SQL, Microsoft.NET and XML.
>> Understanding of web based technologies.
>> Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
>> Familiarity with industry testing practices – effectively logging and managing bugs and issues, test planning, writing release notes.
>> Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented with an aptitude and love for testing and finding bugs.
>> Professional customer advocate and flexible team player.
>> Willingness to learn sales tax requirements and subject matter.
>> Ability to multi-task in a fast paced software development environment.
>> Interested in working with an international development team.

Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com

Paralegal / Contracts Administrator
Job Details:
Avalara, Inc. is seeking a part-time general paralegal to support its Director of Financing, outside counsel and business development team with daily tasks. Primary responsibilities include developing, implementing and maintaining a contracts database, contract process management, and general corporate governance review.

Qualifications:
>> Strong written and verbal communication skills
>> Strong computer skills, including extreme proficiency with Excel, and Word
>> Experience with a law firm or corporate legal department
>> Familiarity with Washington State Corporate law
>> Strong organizational skills and ability to work on a variety of tasks/projects with minimal supervision
>> paralegal certificate or equivalent
>> Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; experience with database maintenance
>> Experience in corporate governance and maintenance of the affairs of Boards of Directors
>> Experience in drafting and maintaining Board minutes and related documents
>> Project management experience; familiarity with software licensing terminology

Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to Jobs@Avalara.com.

Marketing Intern
Job Details
Avalara provides students with the ability to get practical experience while obtaining your degree. Whether you want to do the internship for credit, or just get experience while you are attending school. Avalara offers the flexibility to work around your school schedule.

Responsibilities
>> Write articles and manage execution of monthly newsletters to partners, customers and prospects.
>> Assist with website marketing initiatives including writing website content and working with search engine optimization
>> Assist with lead generation projects, while gaining experience working with CRM, Marketing Automation, Email Marketing and other applications.
>> Coordinate events including company parties and tradeshow participation.
>> Assist with lead management processes to ensure a closed-loop between marketing and sales.
>> Generate weekly reports to assess marketing effectiveness

Preferred Skills:
>> Excellent communication skills, including strong writing and public speaking capabilities.
>> Ability to generate out-of-the-box creative and bold ideas.
>> Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of details.
>> Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
>> A passion for learning and continuous development of knowledge and skills.

Position Requirements:
>> Pursuing a BS or Masters Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or related field.
>> Work 30-40 hours a week during the summer, and 15-20 hours a week during the school year.

Tax Compliance Administrator

Job Details
Exciting opportunity for a senior level sales tax professional that wants to create their own destiny.

Description:
Oversee sales/use tax return preparation and review processes for Avalara clients. Responsibilities include working with development team in the design and mapping of Avalara tax engine transactional data to automated tax return processing module for all taxable states and localities, as well as performing on-going system enhancements and maintenance. Additional responsibilities would include performing tax research for all taxable states and localities relative to numerous industries including retail, manufacturing, service, construction, and high-tech.

Successful candidate will be expected to provide internal sales/use tax technical support to company personnel including sales/marketing, IT, quality control, business development, customer service and senior management. Other duties will include preparation and on-going maintenance of procedure manuals, performing sales/use tax audit defense, assisting clients with the mapping of taxability codes, requesting advisory and legal opinions on taxability issues from state taxing authorities as needed, and performing other special sales/use tax projects as assigned by management.

Requirements: Four-year degree in Accounting or Business with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of multi-state sales and use tax experience. Candidate must be well versed in sales/use tax return preparation and review, and must have a strong background in sales/use tax research and audit support. Additionally, candidate must have solid sales tax software automation knowledge and experience (i.e. Vertex, Taxware, Sabrix etc). Experience with small business ERP systems will be desirable, as well as ability to work well as part of a development team. A proven track record in problem resolution and the ability to perform complex analysis in a timely manner will weigh heavily in the selection process.

Regional Sales Manager

Description:
>> Responsible for channels and end users within an area.
>> Effectively manage channel partners as well as manage end user account coverage and growth of the territory/country/region generating bookings.
>> Build channel business by recruiting new channel partners.
>> Develop new business through engagement of optimal resellers.
>> Support partners by conducting training, seminars, education and presentations.

Qualifications:
>> 5-7 years Territory Management and/or Channel Sales experience.
>> Business and/or Accounting background.
>> Optimal - Background in selling ERP, eCommerce or Accounting Package-related applications.
>> Position requires day to day and overnight travel.
>> A proven track record of success is critical.
>> Must be a self-starter and a strong closer.