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As a Tax Accountant you'll help support WP Engine in its global growth across sales tax, corporate tax, international tax, and more! You'll be an integral part of the Accounting team, report to the Tax Principal, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors. Manage indirect tax compliance filings and payments, including US sales tax, use tax, international VAT/GST, and other business taxes, and register in new tax jurisdictions as needed. Identify indirect tax issues impacting the company and perform research and recommendations on the appropriate actions. Monitor tax legislative developments as they relate to the digital services industry. Support the federal, state, and international corporate tax return process, coordinating with Tax Principal and external tax firms, to ensure that returns are filed and payments are made in a timely manner. Assist external tax providers with the global tax provision (ASC 740) by providing supporting documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring that deadlines are met. Contribute to international and domestic tax and compliance initiatives that range from transfer pricing studies, employee travel monitoring, taxable presence monitoring/resolution, etc. Actively participate in the month-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results. Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations, analysis, and reporting. Assist with audits by providing supporting documentation, reconciliations, and working with external auditors as needed. Other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements include BA/BS in Accounting or related field, 3+ years of tax experience in a corporate environment and/or public accounting (Big 4 a plus), CPA is a plus, strong Excel skills, knowledge of GAAP as it relates to tax accruals, good communication skills, ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment, experience with NetSuite and Avalara is a plus, preferred experience in technology or SaaS industry or strong desire to learn.

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