Tax Accountant

Join Skydio, a leading drone technology company, as a Tax Accountant. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and filing of various federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations, and assisting with the quarterly and annual income tax provision process. You will collaborate with internal teams and external tax advisors, manage domestic tax audits, and support the company's financial reporting and strategic tax planning. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in tax accounting, a foundational knowledge of US tax law, and a commitment to accuracy and detail.

• Preparation and filing of various federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with all tax regulations.
• Assisting with the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including calculating current and deferred tax balances.
• Managing sales/use tax compliance by handling audit requests, and assisting the Company in managing state and local indirect tax compliance.

• The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of US tax law and a base understanding of international tax concepts and a commitment to accuracy and detail
• 2-4 years of experience working in tax accounting, public accounting, or a corporate tax department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and experience utilizing tax preparation or compliance software
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to collaborate across functional teams
• Self-starter and proactive personality with a proven track record of following through and delivering on responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work autonomously, and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Foundational knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area
• CPA certification or actively pursuing
• Experience with NetSuite ERP system
• Experience with tax research tools
• Experience with Avalara
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment
• Prior exposure to state and local sales/use tax compliance within a manufacturing or hardware technology environment