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Avant is looking for a highly motivated Senior Tax Analyst to join its tax team. This role will support the Senior Tax Manager's goal of efficient and effective tax planning, research, and compliance for Federal, state and local and Canadian taxes. This position will report to the Senior 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, well-rounded team member, an independent thinker and someone who is interested in growing as a tax professional.

What you'll do at Avant:

• Prepare Federal and state income tax workpapers using Excel, Databricks, and other tools.

• Collaborate with external service providers to prepare and review Federal, state and local and Canadian income and franchise tax returns.

• Drive the preparation review of annual and interim tax provisions and disclosures.

• Prepare memorandums around Federal, state and local and Canadian tax matters.

• Compute state and local extension and estimated income tax payments.

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

• Support tax planning initiatives with research tools and by effectively communicating with third-party consultants.

• Partner with Accounting, Treasury and FP&A teams to gather financial data for tax planning and compliance projects as well as prepare tax-based projection models.

• Gather information for and prepare monthly and annual indirect tax filings on software.

Why you're a fit for Avant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• 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 either corporate and multi-state income tax compliance, or provision (ASC 740) experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with domestic 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 Databricks are welcomed.

• The ability to work independently and communicate tax issues clearly with non-tax professionals 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.

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