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Tax Accountant

Salt Lake City, UT

Lucid Software is the leader in visual collaboration, helping teams see and build the future from idea to reality. Our products, business, and workplace culture have received numerous awards, such as being named to the Forbes Cloud 100 and a Fortune Best Workplace in Technology. Lucid is a hybrid workplace, allowing employees to work remotely, from one of our offices, or a combination of the two depending on the needs of the role and team. At Lucid, we hold true to our core values of teamwork over ego, innovation in everything we do, individual empowerment, initiative, and ownership, and passion and excellence in every area. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment that is respectful and inclusive for everyone.

Lucid is seeking a dynamic and high performing Sr. Tax Accountant to join our Tax team, focusing on indirect tax. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, optimal financial management, compliance, and efficient operations across Lucid. We also partner, cross-functionally, to appropriately allocate resources, inform key business decisions, and facilitate the execution of our operational plans.

Responsibilities:

• Manage U.S. indirect tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely filing of sales & use tax returns

• Manage global indirect tax compliance to ensure accurate and timely filing of VAT and GST returns

• Regularly research and evaluate global digital tax rules and any potential impact to Lucid. Work with the team towards implementation of any new tax requirements to ensure global compliance

• Manage and scale tax exemption certificates process

• Assist with voluntary disclosure agreements and business registrations on an as-needed basis

• Assist in developing and complying with internal controls for transaction tax functions and identify process improvement opportunities

• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure tax account reconciliations, controls and processes are appropriately managed and reported in a timely manner

• Contribute to automation of tax processes

• Support the tax department in managing tax notices, payments and any ad hoc projects

• Provide data collection and research support as part of foreign and state/local tax audits

• Manage personal property tax returns

• Work closely with Accounts Receivable and Order Management teams in responding to customer inquiries relating to tax matters

• Assist, as needed, with the preparation of Lucid’s federal, state, and foreign income/franchise tax returns

• Assist as needed with the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions (ASC 740)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong tax research and data analytic skills

• Excel proficiency

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of an organization

• Ability to work independently with little direction

• Strong problem-solving and time management skills

• Superb written and verbal communication skills with ability to convey meaningful information, clearly and concisely

• Skilled in analyzing and reviewing information, making recommendations and taking action

• Passion for working with emerging technologies with an ability to understand new technical concepts

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a self-starter with zeal for taking ownership

• Out-of-the box and strategic thinker who operates with extreme attention to detail and accuracy

• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet aggressive deadlines

• Motivation for excellence and exceeding expectations

• Passionate about teamwork with an optimistic outlook

• Responsive, customer service approach

• Excellent work ethic

• Thrive in a fast-paced, growth environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience preparing and/or reviewing US state sales and use tax returns

• Foreign indirect tax experience (VAT, GST, etc.)

• Experience with Avalara and/or other tax determination tools

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We welcome diversity at Lucid and are dedicated to creating an environment and culture that is respectful and inclusive for everyone. We honor and support varying backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives for the benefit of our business, our employees and our products. Lucid is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email: talentacquisition@lucid.co.