Tax Accountant II, Income Tax

A Place for Rover, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 91,485 - 117,902; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet benefits, including $1,000 for new pets

Free catered lunches semi-monthly

Team activities, in-person and virtual

Job summary

A Place for Rover, Inc. is hiring an Income Tax Accountant II to join their team in Seattle, where you will support worldwide income tax reporting and U.S. compliance. This hybrid role involves preparing tax provisions, month-end close entries, and coordinating with external advisors, providing significant exposure to various tax functions.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a master’s in Tax, along with over four years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills are essential, and you will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department.
• Minimum of two years of tax provision experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate federal and state income tax.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual worldwide tax provision under ASC 740.
• Coordinate with external advisors for tax returns.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Manage tracking and resolution of tax notices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Tax

Tools

CorpTax Provision

Savant or data automation tool

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an Income Tax Accountant II to join our team and support Rover’s worldwide income tax reporting and U.S. compliance. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented tax professional who is eager to deepen their technical skills and enjoys digging in to understand the "why" behind our work.

Highly organized individuals who can own multiple priorities without losing sight of the details, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are comfortable working independently, are encouraged to apply. This role offers broad exposure across the income tax function, from provisions to compliance to forecasting, in a high-growth environment.

Hybrid Work Arrangement / Location

This is a hybrid position with a minimum expectation to work out of Rover’s Downtown Seattle Office two days per week on Mondays and Thursdays. Candidates must be based in the Greater Seattle Area or be willing to relocate.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual worldwide tax provision under ASC 740, including ETR, FIN48, current and deferred tax calculations, and tax account rollforward.
• Prepare month-end close entries for tax accruals and reserves.
• Coordinate with external advisors on the preparation and review of Rover’s corporate and partnership income tax returns.
• Maintain tax due date calendar.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extension calculations.
• Prepare other quarterly and annual filings, including personal property, CAT, and Seattle JumpStart filings.
• Maintain and improve provision workflow in CorpTax Provision.
• Manage tracking and resolution of tax notices, and assist with tax audits and controversy.
• Monitor tax legislation and communicate impact and potential action items.
• Support special tax projects, as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or a Master’s degree in Tax.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department, including a minimum of two years of tax provision experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate federal and state income tax, as well as accounting for income taxes under ASC 740.
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in manipulating large data sets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact directly and effectively with managers and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.

Your Bonus Skills

• Licensed CPA.
• Familiarity with U.S. international, partnership tax, and E&P concepts.
• Experience with CorpTax Provision or other provision software tool.
• Experience with Savant or other data automation tool.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k match.
• Long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout.
• Flexible PTO.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time).
• Pet benefits, including $1,000 toward bringing home a new dog or cat.
• Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly.
• Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually.

Compensation

• In the greater Seattle area the first-year salary range is $91,485-117,902. Additionally, Rover offers benefits to full-time employees.
• The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.