[Remote] Business Analyst (Remote W/ Restrictions)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aston Carter is a company that provides corporate talent solutions globally. They are seeking a skilled Business Systems Analyst to work on automating tax filing processes for a large government organization, focusing on improving accuracy and optimizing staff time. Responsibilities • Review current workflows for Leasehold Excise Tax (LET) and monthly excise tax filings. • Identify data sources such as lease agreements, financial systems, and ERP. • Document reporting frequencies, deadlines, and Department of Revenue (DOR) submission formats. • Design an automated solution to extract, reconcile, and calculate LET at the current rate. • Aggregate monthly excise tax data including Business & Occupation (B&O), sales, and use taxes. • Format data for DOR-compliant electronic submission. • Develop automation scripts, APIs, or RPA bots for generating and validating tax returns. • Log exceptions for audit purposes and conduct end-to-end testing with historical and current data. • Provide comprehensive user manuals and technical documentation. • Train internal staff on system use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Skills • Strong analytical skills. • Proficiency in SQL, SOP, Pivot tables, PowerBi, Alteryx, Oracle Fusion, VBA's, and excise tax analysis. • Expertise in automation tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate, Python, etc. • Proficiency with complex accounting systems, particularly general ledger, accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable modules. • Knowledge of broad-based accounting, especially WA State taxes. • Strong data analytical skills of interrelationships and interdependencies between system tables, modules, and integrated systems. Benefits • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Company Overview • Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.astoncarter.com/en.