Tax Accountant II, Income Tax

About the Position

Tax Accountant II, Income Tax

Seattle

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About the Company

At Rover, pets and their people are at the heart of everything we do. We connect pet parents with trusted pet care across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Headquartered in Seattle and Barcelona, we’re a values-driven, fast-growing tech company focused on building safe and personalized experiences tailored to the needs of each unique pet. We’re investing in AI as a business accelerator and provide every team member access to AI tools in service of creating better experiences for our community.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. At Rover, we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community, which starts with our employees.

Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.

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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

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Requirements

• 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

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Nice to Have

• 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

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We Offer

• 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

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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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. 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 working 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.

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