Tax Accountant

Summary

Join Keeper Security, a rapidly growing cybersecurity company, as a Tax Accountant! This fully remote position (with hybrid options in Chicago, IL or El Dorado Hills, CA) offers the chance to optimize and manage accounts receivable processes, supporting global expansion and financial efficiency. You will be responsible for various tax compliance, research, and reporting activities, including domestic and foreign tax return preparation. The role involves working closely with internal and external teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position reports to the Senior Manager – Global Tax Compliance and offers opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, or ASC 740 provisions, preferably in a public accounting or large corporate environment
• Knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax regulations and multi-state tax compliance
• Proven skill set in federal, state and local tax compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adhere to tight deadlines
• Willingness to take the initiative for process improvements and to optimize the compliance preparation process
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven analytical skills; ability to interpret complex tax data and financial information
• Ability to interact with external parties such as third-party tax preparers, auditors and tax jurisdiction authorities

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as the company’s tax calendar
• Prepare tax account reconciliations; propose journal entries to support the month-end close process
• Assist in responding to tax audits and notices
• Coordinate with external CPA firm(s) regarding income tax returns
• Manage the tax provision process, including quarterly and annual preparation and analysis of the ASC 740 provisions in support of our tax, accounting and financial reporting processes
• Work closely with the tax and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of income taxes in compliance with ASC 740
• Prepare and maintain detailed working papers, including but not limited to depreciation schedules and book-to-tax adjustments; reconciliation of income tax liabilities and reviewing other tax-related adjustments; deferred tax assets and liabilities; uncertain tax positions, and tax disclosures for financial statements
• Assist with business license renewals and other tax-related filings
• Identify areas to bring efficiency to the tax reporting process, including automation initiatives related to tax
• Participate in special projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant, or progress towards sitting for the CPA Exam
• Experience with international tax compliance
• Experience with NetSuite or other comparable ERP systems
• Comfortable with apportionment calculations and multiple book-to-tax adjustments
• Experience with tax provision software (CorpTax, OneSource, GoSystems etc.) preferred
• Working knowledge of R&D Tax Credit and transfer pricing
• Working knowledge of software-as-a-service (Saas) and/or cybersecurity industries

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses