Income Tax Accountant II

Seattle$91,485 - $117,9022+ years

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.

Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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