Tax Accountant

Keeper Security is hiring an experienced Tax Accountant to support our Finance Team. This is a 100% remote position with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates in the Chicago, IL or El Dorado Hills, CA area.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 21 languages and is sold in over 120 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for optimizing and managing Keeper’s accounts receivable processes to support our global growth and financial efficiency.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations globally. Keeper’s intuitive solutions are built with end-to-end encryption to protect every user, on every device, in every location. Our zero-trust privileged access management platform deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organizations, Keeper is the leader for password, passkey and secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn how our zero-trust and zero-knowledge solutions defend against cyber threats at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Job

We are expanding our Corporate Finance team and seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Accountant to join us as we scale globally.  This role will be responsible for supporting various tax compliance, research, and reporting activities. You will play a key role in leading the domestic and foreign tax return preparation process, including federal, state and local income tax returns, U.S. sales tax returns, and various GST/VAT returns, while being exposed to various other areas of taxation. The person in this role reports to the Senior Manager – Global Tax Compliance.

 Responsibilities

• Prepare and file sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as the company’s tax calendar
• Prepare tax account reconciliations; propose journal entries to support the month-end close process
• Assist in responding to tax audits and notices
• Coordinate with external CPA firm(s) regarding income tax returns
• Manage the tax provision process, including quarterly and annual preparation and analysis of the ASC 740 provisions in support of our tax, accounting and financial reporting processes
• Work closely with the tax and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of income taxes in compliance with ASC 740
• Prepare and maintain detailed working papers, including but not limited to depreciation schedules and book-to-tax adjustments; reconciliation of income tax liabilities and reviewing other tax-related adjustments; deferred tax assets and liabilities; uncertain tax positions, and tax disclosures for financial statements
• Assist with business license renewals and other tax-related filings
• Identify areas to bring efficiency to the tax reporting process, including automation initiatives related to tax
• Participate in special projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in tax compliance, tax reporting, or ASC 740 provisions, preferably in a public accounting or large corporate environment
• Knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax regulations and multi-state tax compliance
• Proven skill set in federal, state and local tax compliance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adhere to tight deadlines
• Willingness to take the initiative for process improvements and to optimize the compliance preparation process
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven analytical skills; ability to interpret complex tax data and financial information
• Ability to interact with external parties such as third-party tax preparers, auditors and tax jurisdiction authorities

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant, or progress towards sitting for the CPA Exam
• Experience with international tax compliance
• Experience with NetSuite or other comparable ERP systems
• Comfortable with apportionment calculations and multiple book-to-tax adjustments
• Experience with tax provision software (CorpTax, OneSource, GoSystems etc.) preferred
• Working knowledge of R&D Tax Credit and transfer pricing
• Working knowledge of software-as-a-service (Saas) and/or cybersecurity industries

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Exempt