Tax Accountant

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

7d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Accountant prepares and files federal, state, and local tax returns, ensures compliance with tax regulations, and assists with quarterly and annual income tax provisions. The role supports Skydio’s tax obligations, financial reporting, and tax planning. It requires foundational knowledge of US tax law and a basic understanding of international tax concepts, along with strong attention to accuracy and detail. This is an office-based position requiring three days per week onsite at Skydio’s headquarters in San Mateo, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area.
2–4 years of experience in tax accounting, public accounting, or a corporate tax department.
Foundational knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and experience using tax preparation or compliance software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity.
Ability to learn quickly, work autonomously, and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Proactive, self-starting approach and a track record of following through and delivering on responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification.
Experience with NetSuite ERP.
Experience with Avalara.
Experience with tax research tools.
Prior exposure to state and local sales and use tax compliance in a manufacturing or hardware technology environment.
Experience in a high-growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and file US indirect tax returns, including sales and use, property, franchise, and business-license returns, and ensure timely payments.
Assist with domestic tax audits and responses to government tax inquiries.
Assist with documenting cross-border transactions, new legal entities, transfer pricing, and other matters as Skydio expands globally.
Coordinate with the external accounting firm on US federal and state income tax returns, providing necessary data and documentation.
Manage sales and use tax compliance, including audit requests and state and local indirect tax compliance.
Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740/IAS 12, including current and deferred tax balances and supporting documentation.
Maintain tax calendars, records, and work papers for filings, provisions, and general-ledger tax accounts.
Research tax issues, new business ventures, and legislative changes and assess their impact on Skydio.
Assist with managing Skydio Group legal entities.
Support external tax advisors with documentation for R&D tax credit studies and other specialized tax calculations.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Legal, Accounting, and HR to gather tax-compliance information and resolve tax-related inquiries.
Document and improve tax accounting controls, processes, systems (including NetSuite), and procedures; assist with implementing SOX controls for 404(a) and 404(b).