Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. 

Position Summary: 

Trupanion is looking for a dynamic, upbeat, and highly curious experienced Senior Tax Accountant who will play a key role in the preparation of U.S. and Canadian tax returns and the worldwide income tax provision for US GAAP. As part of a small tax team, you will have the opportunity to quickly learn about a broad range of taxes and assist us with driving the improvement of tools, processes, and procedures to allow the company to rapidly scale. 

 The right candidate will have a proven track record of independently balancing multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and exhibit collaboration and flexibility under pressure. They should also be able to prioritize communications and requests, and help organize, maintain, and streamline processes. 

This position is open to candidates in the Seattle area. You will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule where you will work from our casual, pet-friendly office at least 3 days a week. 

What you will do: 

• Preparation or review of US federal, state, and Canadian income tax returns and quarterly payments/extensions, performing tax technical research, and documenting tax positions. 
• Assist with preparation of US international filings including 5471s, 8858s, and 8975. 
• Tax-related monthly close tasks, including accrual of various taxes, calculating and booking transfer pricing journal entries, and preparation or review of account reconciliations. 
• Assist with filing of sales tax, excise tax, premiums tax, and other returns. 
•  Interact with tax officials to resolve notices, registrations, annual reports, and/or requests for information and provide support for various tax audits 
• Think critically and maintain an inquisitive mentality to recommend, implement, and document process improvements to promote efficiency and compliance 
• Develop and maintain knowledge of tax laws and current developments. 
• Assist with the development and support of other team members. 

Experience you have:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance 
• 4+ years of tax experience in a large public accounting firm or large multi-state company 
• U.S. Federal, state, or international income tax compliance experience required 
• ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience a plus 
• CPA and/or Masters in Taxation preferred 

What you’ll bring:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel a plus 
• Experience with Onesource Income Tax strongly preferred 
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills 
• Detailed with a strong analytical ability 
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and passionate about process improvement 

Compensation: 

• The pay range for this position is $85,000 -$95,000, on a full-time schedule. 
• Along with base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses. 
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.

For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about

Learn more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWZ4KHiPTQ

Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.