Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Indirect Tax Analyst to join our corporate tax team. This position will assist our indirect tax team with many facets of indirect tax in the U.S including sales & use tax, federal excise tax, property tax, exemption certificate management and business licenses. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in the indirect tax space, with a strong focus on sales tax, use tax, excise tax, gross receipts tax, and/or tax exemption certificates.
Your Day to Day
- Tax Exemption Certificates:
- Manage and maintain tax exemption certificates for customers for US, Canada, and Federal excise tax.
- Conduct research and provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on a variety of indirect tax exemption matters.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with exemption certificate requirements, and close communication with the internal stakeholders to support quoting and tax compliance timely.
- Tax Compliance & Reporting:
- Prepare and gather business license filing requirements and manage 3 rd party compliance provider, including payments and filing calendar.
- Support monthly sales tax, use tax, excise tax, and gross receipts tax returns compliance.
- Compile and analyze data necessary for the preparation of various tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with all state and local tax regulations.
- Gather information and respond to document requests from taxing authorities.
- Prepare reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to indirect taxes.
- Analyze tax data to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Assist in the resolution of tax notices and audit inquiries.
- Tax Automation & Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax compliance.
- Stay up to date with the latest tax automation tools and technologies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with the accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Provide indirect tax expertise and support to other departments as needed.
- Assist in special projects related to tax planning, audits, and system implementations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in indirect tax, including sales tax, use tax, excise tax, and/or gross receipts tax.
- Experience in tax automation software (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, or similar).
- Strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Understanding of tax reconciliation processes and general ledger accounts.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development in the tax field.
- Must be a self-starter with an eagerness to learn and collaborate.
- Driven to deliver quality results on time, with a high degree of integrity and in a highly ethical and professional manner.
- Detail oriented, effective time management, and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with tax exemption certificate management.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., D365) and their integration with tax software.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401K with employer match.
- Discretionary paid time off.
- A supportive parental leave policy.
- An award-winning office/working environment.
- Ride along with real police officers in real life situations, see them use technology, get inspired.
- Be a part of a company that is making a difference in the world.
- And more...
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 57,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 91,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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