Data Specialist

Job Summary:

Performs multi-layered data analysis on various data sources to ensure accuracy and identify potential leads for Sales & Use Tax and Local Tax Compliance (Discovery Recovery) using Avenu’s proprietary software. Affects corrections to the data, as necessary. Maintain established address range databases by county. Affect annexations provided by the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis of data anomalies and enhance data where necessary 55%
• Lead detection (Sales and Use Tax and Local Tax Compliance (DRE)): Analysis of data to identify non-compliant or misallocated businesses 40%
• Annexations (State Board of Equalization) 4%
• New client setup/validation of zip code boundaries, overlaps, county pockets 1%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associate degree preferred, or the equivalent amount of related experience.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to work at the computer several hours a day, five days a week.
  • Attention to detail; ability to compare and recognize discrepancies in data.
  • Understanding of the dynamics of retail and industrial commerce helpful but not required.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret maps, such as Google maps or a GIS site.

1. Ability to navigate and conduct research on the web.
2. A moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• · Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• · A moderate degree of analysis, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
• · Demonstrate the principles of good customer service to all customers and colleagues.
• · Demonstrate compliance with all company policies and/or regulations.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works in an office setting, at an individual work station, using telephone and computer

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
• This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
• The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone

Avenu Summary:

Avenu provides local governments with ways to achieve more predictable revenue that supports growth, fuels modernization and ensures compliance with mandated but underfunded programs. Avenu’s revenue enhancement and administrative solutions find and recover license, permit and other taxes that cities and counties struggle to collect. The insights and improved fiscal posture enables governments to deliver expected services and sustain a high quality of life for residents.

Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.