Remote CPA/Tax Preparer

Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies.

Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people—and that starts with our employees.

We are seeking a Tax Accountant to join the growing tax team at Rover. Your primary responsibilities will include preparation of the Company’s state and local indirect returns, business licenses, financial statement reserves, information reporting returns, and correspondence with our customers. You enjoy collaborating with others to support team projects and goals, as well as company-wide initiatives, but can also work independently. This position is based in our Seattle office, where we have hybrid in-office/working from home arrangements.

Prepare federal, state, and local filings, with a primary focus on indirect taxes and information reporting

Assist Rover’s tax information reporting process in US federal, state and international jurisdictions

Business process internal controls for indirect tax

Engage with tax authorities on questions and discrepancies

Assist in the resolution of customer service questions related to indirect tax and informational reporting

Assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of indirect tax GL accounts

Contribute to monthly financial statement close processes and accruals

Work with the legal team with sensitive information verification

Other tax projects, as needed

Bachelor's degree in accounting, advanced tax degree, or equivalent experience required

• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting and / or a corporate tax department required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge of indirect tax
• Commitment to excellent customer service

~ Your Bonus Skills:

Licensed CPA

Experience with NetSuite, Avalara, and internally developed transactional databases

Experience in a large corporate tax environment

Experience with indirect tax

Experience in SQL

Flexible PTO

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)
• Doggy benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dog
• Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly
• Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and 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.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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.