Corporate Tax Accountant

Description

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. We work onsite 4+ days a week.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Corporate Tax Accountant to join our dynamic accounting and finance team. This role will report to the Corporate Controller and will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate, timely tax reporting, compliance, and account reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., Canada, the EU, and the UK.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Manages Whisker’s US sales tax compliance through effective administration of Avalara tax software
• Collaborates with external tax firms to ensure timely and accurate VAT/HST/GST filings across Canada, the EU, and the UK
• Analyzes variances and proactively resolve discrepancies in tax filings
• Calculates quarterly U.S. income tax estimates and administer timely payments to federal and state tax authorities
• Reconciles all tax-related accounts to ensure accurate representation of tax liabilities and prepayments in the company’s financial statements
• Provides detailed financial information and supporting documentation to external tax preparers for federal and state tax returns
• Supports audits and manages responses to inquiries from tax authorities efficiently and accurately
• Oversees tax-related activities during month-end close, including preparing tax accruals, performing reconciliations, and conducting thorough analysis
• Prepares the company’s annual income tax provision for external auditors
• Coordinates and oversees the annual R&D tax credit process in collaboration with external accounting firms
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tax function
• Monitors and manages nexus exposure to ensure ongoing compliance with state and international tax obligations

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field 
• 4+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably with multi-jurisdictional tax exposure
• Experience in performing tax account reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of U.S. state sales tax, VAT, and Canadian tax principles
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
• A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
• Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs) 

Not Required but Nice to Have!

• CPA and/or tenure in public accounting 
• Manufacturing/E-Commerce experience 

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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