Who We Are:
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.
Who we're looking for:
We are seeking a Income Tax Accountant II to join our team and support Rover’s worldwide income tax reporting and U.S. compliance. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented tax professional who is eager to deepen their technical skills and enjoys digging in to understand the “why” behind our work.
You are highly organized and can own multiple priorities without losing sight of the details. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are excited to be part of a growing team, but are also comfortable working independently. You view ambiguity as an opportunity, embracing new tools and approaches with a continuous improvement mindset. This role is a great fit for someone looking for broad exposure across the income tax function, from provisions to compliance to forecasting, in Rover’s dynamic, high-growth environment.
This is a hybrid position that has the minimum expectation to work out of our Downtown Seattle Office two days per week on Mondays and Thursdays. For this reason, candidates must be based in the Greater Seattle Area or willing to relocate.
Your 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
Your Qualifications:
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
Your Bonus Skills:
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
Benefits of working for Rover:
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Master's degree in Tax
- 4+ years progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax, including minimum two years of tax provision experience
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate federal and state income tax and accounting for income taxes under ASC 740
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency manipulating large data sets
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with managers and cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
- Based in the Greater Seattle Area or willing to relocate; hybrid in-office expectation two days per week (Mondays and Thursdays)
- Maintain tax due date calendar, prepare estimated tax payments and other filings, and coordinate with external advisors
What We Do
At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact. We believe that being diverse and inclusive is key to our success and encourage every employee to share their unique perspective while being their true self. We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and Rover exists to make it easier to experience that love. We’re supporting dog owners and empowering dog sitters to run thriving pet-care businesses in your neighborhoods. 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.
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