Tax Analyst

Tax Accounting Role

At Mission Pet Health, our mission to care for pets and their families drives everything we do. As we rapidly scale toward 1,000 hospitals, our forward-thinking team of more than 20,000 is making bold investments in people, technology, and processes that will prepare us for a future IPO. This is where you come in. In addition to gaining a wealth of Tax experience in a fast-paced and dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our organization for future success. This is your opportunity to bring attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset to the team who is committed to continuous improvement.

Preference for hybrid in Southfield, MI or Birmingham, AL

Responsibilities:

• Assist Tax Leadership in the continuous development of technological tax automation for improved scalability, accuracy, and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly tax estimates, extensions, and payments.
• Prepare and post monthly tax-related journal entries. Maintain and reconcile tax expense accounts and balance sheet accruals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with GAAP.
• Initiate and track all federal, state, and local tax payments. Communicate variances in requested refunds and changes in carryforwards to relevant parties.
• Champion the Company's Tax Fixed Asset software and maintain and review all applicable federal and state tax fixed asset and depreciation records.
• Work closely with the Company's tax preparers to provide information and analysis in conjunction with interim and year-end tax compliance.
• Maintain a comprehensive tax calendar to track deadlines and ensure that filing obligations are met across the various jurisdictions in which Mission operates.
• Partner with legal and accounting to maintain and update the Company's legal and tax hierarchy to ensure all systems are complete and accurate.
• Support tax audits and inquiries including gathering data, data analysis and response to inquiries from tax authorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA candidate or active CPA is preferred.
• Three years of relevant tax accounting experience within either public accounting or industry.
• Proficiency in Excel is required, including advanced formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets. Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.

Commitment to Growth

Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.

A Collaborative Culture

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.