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This individual contributor role will be a key member of the Finance team and will help build a scalable, well-controlled in-house tax compliance function. The role will initially focus on recurring indirect tax compliance across U.S. sales and use tax, Canada GST/HST, EU VAT/OSS, Australia GST, and New Zealand GST, with responsibility expanding as Topstep registers and becomes compliant in additional jurisdictions. The Senior Tax Analyst will work closely with the Tax Director, Accounting, Treasury, People/Payroll, Legal, Operations, Avalara, and external tax advisors to ensure accurate filings, timely payments, complete journal entries and reconciliations, and strong supporting documentation. A key near-term objective is to support the transition of recurring indirect tax compliance in-house beginning with the January 2027 compliance cycle.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn and support recurring indirect tax compliance across U.S. sales and use tax, Canada GST/HST, EU VAT/OSS, Australia GST, New Zealand GST, and additional jurisdictions as the compliance footprint expands.\nSupport the transition of recurring indirect tax compliance from external providers to the internal tax function beginning with the January 2027 compliance cycle.\nPrepare monthly and quarterly tax returns and supporting workpapers; ensure filings and related tax payments are completed accurately and on time.\nExtract, validate, and reconcile tax data from NetSuite, Avalara, payment processors, and other source systems, and investigate differences between tax collected, reported, paid, and general ledger balances.\nPrepare indirect tax journal entries, accruals, true-ups, and balance sheet account reconciliations, and maintain complete filing and payment support.\nMaintain the tax compliance calendar, registrations, filing frequencies, portal access, tax IDs, deadlines, and filing/payment confirmations.\nCoordinate with Avalara and external advisors on filings, data requests, notices, registrations, taxability matters, and open compliance issues.\nAssist with responses to state, federal, and international tax notices, audits, and information requests, including maintaining an organized record of correspondence and resolutions.\nCoordinate data gathering and workpaper support for federal, state, and international direct tax compliance, including returns, extensions, estimated payments, and tax provision support performed with external advisors.\nProvide support to People/Payroll on state tax registrations, payroll tax notices, withholding compliance, and related filings as needed.\nResearch taxability, nexus, filing requirements, and new jurisdiction obligations and support implementation of new registrations and compliance processes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve tax processes, documentation, controls, and automation, including effective use of Avalara, NetSuite, and other tax technology.\nPartner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, People/Payroll, and Operations on tax-related matters and support forecasting, exposure analyses, and other ad hoc tax projects.\nRequired Qualifications and Key Competencies\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.\n4-7 years of progressive tax experience in a corporate, public accounting, or advisory environment.\nStrong hands-on tax compliance, reconciliation, and Excel skills, with the ability to manage recurring monthly and quarterly deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.\nExperience with U.S. sales and use tax and/or international VAT/GST compliance strongly preferred.\nExperience with Avalara and NetSuite, including tax data extraction, reconciliation, or compliance workflows, strongly preferred.\nExperience supporting corporate income tax compliance and coordinating with external tax advisors preferred.\nCPA, EA, MST, or similar tax/accounting credential preferred but not required.\nStrong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with high attention to detail and accountability for personal deliverables.\nAbility to operate as a hands-on individual contributor, prioritize competing deadlines, document processes, and collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, People/Payroll, Operations, and external advisors.\nCompany Culture & Perks\nTopstep is an engaging working environment which ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration with cameras on during meetings and a robust Slack environment for communication. \nHolidays provided in accordance with applicable provincial minimum employment standards legislation. Paid time off is front-loaded. \nCompetitive RRSP matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees.\nVacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Employee referrals are bonused. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.\nNew Hire Base Salary Range\n$135,166.00 - $170,736.00 CAD annually.\nBonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.\nThe compensation offered will take into account internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nTopstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable human rights legislation.\nUse of Artificial Intelligence\nThe Company does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.\nNature of Position\nThis posting is for an existing vacancy.\nInterested in the role? Apply today with your resume!\nAt this time, immigration sponsorship is not available for this position (including H-1B, STEM OPT training plans, etc.).\nThe collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in our Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, please review our California Notice at Collection.\nNotice of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment and Hiring: Notice Pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L). Topstep LLC uses artificial intelligence (\"AI\") in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, AI tools used to improve job descriptions, generate interview questions, draft communications, assist with scheduling, and source candidates, as well as AI features built into third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Topstep will not use AI that has the effect of subjecting employees or applicants to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.\nThe collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in our Privacy Policy. 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