Tax Specialist
Vetcove
Vetcove is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Specialist to manage sales tax compliance and support income tax organization. The role involves collaboration with internal accounting staff and external CPAs to ensure accurate filings and optimize tax positions. Vetcove is a Y Combinator-backed company focused on modernizing the animal health industry through its eCommerce platform.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in tax compliance, preferably with sales/use tax
- Familiarity with Avalara or similar sales tax software strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. tax regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external accountants
- Proficiency in Excel and general ledger/accounting software
- CPA or working toward CPA designation
- Experience in a multi-state tax environment
- Exposure to tax planning or strategy projects
Responsibility
- Manage sales tax compliance processes using Avalara
- Monitor nexus thresholds and ensure accurate tax rates on transactions
- File and remit sales tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
- Maintain and organize documentation for federal, state, and local income taxes
- Prepare and compile data packages for external accountants and tax advisors
- Support quarterly and annual tax provision processes
- Assist with tax planning strategies to reduce liabilities and ensure compliance
- Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments and communicate impacts to leadership
- Maintain tax calendars and ensure all deadlines are met
- Support audits or inquiries from tax authorities
