Senior Tax Accountant

Trupanion; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Paid time off

Sabbatical after five years

Pet health insurance

Open, casual office environment

Job summary

Trupanion in Seattle is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to lead US and Canadian tax return work and the worldwide income tax provision under US GAAP. You will balance multiple tasks in a small tax team and help improve tooling and processes as the company scales.

The role requires 4+ years of tax experience, strong knowledge of US federal, state, and international tax rules, and ASC 740. Hybrid work model includes three days in the Seattle office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of tax experience in a large firm or company.
• US federal, state, or international tax compliance required.
• ASC 740 knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with tax provisioning processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review US federal, state, and Canadian income tax returns.
• Assist with US international filings (5471s, 8858s, 8975).
• Support monthly close tasks and transfer pricing entries.
• Engage with tax authorities and resolve notices.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Excel expertise

OneSource Tax

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or Masters in Taxation preferred

Tools

OneSource Income Tax

Job description

• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

Company Description

Trupanionis a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible petownersbudget and care for their pets. AtTrupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Job Description

Trupanion is looking for a dynamic, upbeat, and highly curious experienced Senior Tax Accountant who will play a key role in the preparation of U.S. and Canadian tax returns and the worldwide income tax provision for US GAAP. As part of a small tax team, you will have the opportunity to quickly learn about a broad range of taxes and assist us with driving the improvement of tools, processes, and procedures to allow the company to rapidly scale.

The right candidate will have a proven track record of independently balancing multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and exhibit collaboration and flexibility under pressure. They should also be able to prioritize communications and requests, and help organize, maintain, and streamline processes.

This position is only open to candidates in the greater Seattle area. You will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule that requires you to work from our casual, pet-friendly office 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation or review of US federal, state, and Canadian income tax returns and quarterly payments/extensions, performing tax technical research, and documenting tax positions.
• Assist with preparation of US international filings including 5471s, 8858s, and 8975.
• Tax-related monthly close tasks, including accrual of various taxes, calculating and booking transfer pricing journal entries, and preparation or review of account reconciliations.
• Assist with filing of sales tax, excise tax, premiums tax, and other returns.
• Interact with tax officials to resolve notices, registrations, annual reports, and/or requests for information and provide support for various tax audits
• Think critically and maintain an inquisitive mentality to recommend, implement, and document process improvements to promote efficiency and compliance
• Develop and maintain knowledge of tax laws and current developments.
• Assist with the development and support of other team members.

Experience:

• 4+ years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm or large multi-state company
• U.S. Federal, state, or international income tax compliance experience required
• ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience a plus

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel a plus
• Experience with Onesource Income Tax strongly preferred
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Detailed with a strong analytical ability
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and passionate about process improvement

Education, Registration & Certification:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA and/or Masters in Taxation preferred

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 on a full-time schedule.
• Along with the base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses.
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.

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Additional Information

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.

Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.