Senior Tax Accountant

Wwshemi; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Professional development stipend

Comprehensive health & parental leave

Job summary

Samsara is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to own day-to-day indirect tax compliance for North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. You will work with external advisors and Finance partners to ensure accurate, timely filings and scalable processes across regions.

You will be the primary contact for sales tax questions from the sales and operations teams, delivering clear guidance and contributing to automation efforts while supporting audits and strategic tax projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years indirect tax experience in public accounting or in-house
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Working knowledge of US sales and use tax compliance, including returns
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with large data sets
• Clear written and verbal communication, able to explain tax concepts to non-tax partners
• Customer service mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Own the indirect tax ticket queue end to end, triage and resolve questions
• Deliver high-quality, concise tax guidance to internal partners
• Escalate complex questions with researched positions
• Track volumes and insights to improve FAQs and self-service content
• Manage US sales and use tax compliance, data gathering, returns and payments
• Support Canada GST/HST/PST/QST and Mexico IVA compliance
• Prepare recurring filings and accruals (California use tax, Ohio CAT, state delivery fees)
• Reconcile indirect tax GL accounts and assist month/quarter-end close
• Monitor tax calculation errors across Vertex, NetSuite, Salesforce; test product taxability
• Maintain exemption certificates and annual reviews
• Support tax audits and notices with documentation
• Assist with cash tax forecasting and other Tax Department projects
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on research and compliance
• Champion Samsara's growth-minded culture in scaling globally

Skills

Indirect tax experience

US sales/use tax knowledge

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license (or in progress)

Tools

Vertex

NetSuite

Salesforce

Zendesk

Job description

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Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing - and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

The Samsara Tax Department strives to be a best-in-class tax function that manages core tax processes efficiently while continuously adding value across the business. We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Indirect Tax team and own day-to-day indirect tax compliance for North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico), manage relationships with our indirect tax advisors, and assist with indirect tax planning.

This role is the first contact for point-of-sale tax questions from across Samsara’s sales organization. You will own our internal tax ticket queue ensuring Account Executives, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and other business partners get clear, accurate, and timely answers to point-of-sale tax questions. The ideal candidate is customer service oriented, has a strong work ethic, is eager to learn, and can turn complex tax rules into concise, easy-to-understand guidance for non-tax audiences.

You will work closely with our Tax Technology and Operations team, external tax advisors, and Finance partners. This is a great opportunity to help shape how we scale and automate indirect tax at Samsara! This role reports to the Manager II, Tax Accounting

This is remote position open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin Metro, Boulder Metro, California, Chicago Metro, Connecticut, Dallas Metro, Denver Metro, Houston Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Seattle Metro, and Washington, D.C.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact-helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will:

• Own the tax ticket queue end to end: triage, research, resolve, and document indirect tax questions from Sales, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and other internal teams.
• Deliver responsive, high-quality service to business partners, especially Account Executives, with clear and concise answers that keep deals and transactions moving.
• Escalate deal-specific questions to the Tax Technology and Operations team and policy questions to the Tax Accounting Manager, with well-organized research and a recommended position.
• Track ticket volume, recurring themes, and turnaround times, and share insights that guide FAQs, self-service content, and automation.
• Manage US sales and use tax compliance, including data gathering, return preparation and review, and timely filing and payment, in partnership with external compliance providers.
• Support Canada GST/HST/PST/QST and Mexico IVA compliance, including data gathering and coordination with external advisors.
• Prepare recurring filings and accruals such as California use tax, Ohio Commercial Activity Tax, and state retail delivery fees (e.g., Colorado and Minnesota).
• Reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts monthly and support month-end and quarter-end close.
• Monitor and resolve tax calculation errors across Vertex, NetSuite, and Salesforce, and partner with systems teams to test product taxability and process changes.
• Maintain customer exemption certificates and perform the annual exemption certificate review.
• Support sales and use tax audits and notices: gather documentation, prepare workpapers, and respond to taxing authorities.
• Support cash tax forecasting and other Tax Department projects as capacity allows, including direct tax projects.
• Work closely with external tax advisors on research, compliance, and special projects.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 3+ years of indirect tax experience in public accounting, in-house at a company, or a combination of both.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of US sales and use tax compliance, including return preparation and multistate filings.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with the ability to work with large data sets.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax business partners.
• Customer service mindset and a strong work ethic: responsive, organized, and accountable for follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Big 4 experience in a tax compliance or return preparation team.
• CPA license or active progress toward it.
• Hands-on experience with Vertex, NetSuite, Salesforce, and Zendesk (or similar ticketing tools).
• Exposure to Canadian GST/HST/PST/QST and/or Mexican IVA and CFDI requirements.
• Working knowledge of direct tax concepts.
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or IoT hardware companies.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish.
• Interest in using automation and AI tools to improve tax processes.

The compensation range shown spans approved pay zones for this role. Your primary work location determines the range applicable to you, which may be narrower than the full range displayed.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

$83,597-$112,400 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.