Corporate Tax Accountant

Company: Whisker
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Description:

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. We work onsite 4+ days a week.

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Corporate Tax Accountant to join our dynamic accounting and finance team. This role will report to the Corporate Controller and will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate, timely tax reporting, compliance, and account reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., Canada, the EU, and the UK.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Manages Whisker's US sales tax compliance through effective administration of Avalara tax software
Collaborates with external tax firms to ensure timely and accurate VAT/HST/GST filings across Canada, the EU, and the UK
Analyzes variances and proactively resolve discrepancies in tax filings
Calculates quarterly U.S. income tax estimates and administer timely payments to federal and state tax authorities
Reconciles all tax-related accounts to ensure accurate representation of tax liabilities and prepayments in the company's financial statements
Provides detailed financial information and supporting documentation to external tax preparers for federal and state tax returns
Supports audits and manages responses to inquiries from tax authorities efficiently and accurately
Oversees tax-related activities during month-end close, including preparing tax accruals, performing reconciliations, and conducting thorough analysis
Prepares the company's annual income tax provision for external auditors
Coordinates and oversees the annual R&D tax credit process in collaboration with external accounting firms
Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tax function
Monitors and manages nexus exposure to ensure ongoing compliance with state and international tax obligations
Requirements:

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or a related field
4+ years of experience in tax accounting, preferably with multi-jurisdictional tax exposure
Experience in performing tax account reconciliations
Strong knowledge of U.S. state sales tax, VAT, and Canadian tax principles
Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Not Required but Nice to Have!

CPA and/or tenure in public accounting
Manufacturing/E-Commerce experience

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products-plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Whisker Parents Program
1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
Pet Insurance Discount
401K match
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off
14 Paid Holidays
Top of the line equipment
Pet-friendly office
Whisker products and swag
Continuing education Support
On-site gym with Peloton
Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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