Tax Analyst

Description

Pet care is a journey. Welcome to your destination!

We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2017 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from daycare to boarding, training to grooming, and home care to veterinary care. Be it through our top-of-the-line veterinary services, or by introducing our customers’ pet to a new standard of training and daycare, our mission is simple: to provide the best care for our customers’ pets. We are the destination they can trust and where their pets look forward to visiting.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a Tax Analyst to join our growing Finance & Accounting organization. This position would report directly to the Senior Tax Accountant and be part of our Operations Accounting Team. The Tax Analyst is part of a team responsible for the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns in multiple states. The Tax Analyst will also review monthly invoices and expenses from locations all over the United States for indirect tax compliance. The Tax Analyst will also assist the Senior Tax Accountant with tax projects. 

Responsibilities & Duties: 

* Primary responsibilities include preparing and filing transaction tax returns in state and local jurisdictions throughout the United States 

* Prepares and files indirect tax returns including sales, use, and gross receipts 

* Prepares or examines purchases, invoices, and expenses for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws 

*Prepares or examines other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws  

* Drive continuous improvement focusing on streamlining, improving, and automating processes 

* Participate in system implementations or migrations and automation projects 

* Reconcile data and returns within systems to ensure accuracy

* Provide audit support for external audits, including substantive and controls-related work 

* Support ad hoc analysis requests 

Requirements

Education & Experience: 

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting  

* Combined minimum of two (2) years of indirect tax filings and tax accounting work experience with increasing abilities

* Knowledge of state and local taxes (SALT) 

* Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Lookup functions, etc.) 

* Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred

Competencies & Abilities: 

* Team-oriented, self-starter with a desire to learn the business

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

* Critical thinking skills, ability to spot issues and bring them to resolution 

* Detail-oriented, known for accuracy and high-quality work 

* Organized with the ability to pivot and reprioritize 

* Ability to analyze, summarize and articulate financial information appropriately based on the audience 

* Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively 

*Passionate about pets, their wellness, and comfortable working in a dog-friendly setting

Schedule: * Tuesday and Thursday in the office *Flex work/remote work remainder of the week 

What you will get:

· Health, vision, dental, long & short-term disability, and Life insurance

· A Startup mentality company with stable funding. 

· Set paths to leadership opportunities

· A healthy work-life balance with flexible & set schedule opportunities. 

· 401k

· Pet Care discounts

· Generous PTO

· Opportunity to grow your career with a network of like-minded professionals