Indirect Tax Accountant (Maternity Cover)
MOO, United States

MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair.Our global HQ is in London, UK, while we also have premises in Dagenham. In the US, you’ll find us in Boston, MA Denver, CO, and East Providence, RI
We’re making new and exciting things and we could really do with your help.
We are seeking an Indirect Tax Accountant to join MOO's Finance team for a one year maternity cover. The successful candidate will be MOO's central point of contact for indirect taxes and be responsible for ensuring our sales tax and GST/HST obligations are met. In addition, you will work closely with the Finance, Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure customer sales tax refunds are processed in a timely manner.
The Finance team today consists of a team of sixteen spread between our UK (London) and US (Rhode Island and Massachusetts) locations. The team's primary function is to provide financial guidance and support to all areas of the business. As a team, we are responsible for all internal and external finance reporting, cash management, company taxes, revenue collections, supplier maintenance and payroll.
The successful candidate will have prior knowledge of US sales tax and Canadian GST and experience with filing electronic returns. You will be highly organized and have the ability to manage strict tax filing deadlines and high volumes of sales tax refund requests from customers, coupled with excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, to effectively and professionally communicate with the wider team, management, customers and tax authorities.Responsibilities

• Manage Sales Tax Returns
• Preparing data for Avalara Filing, Reconciling and Accruing Sales Tax GL
• Update and maintain sales tax certificates in CertCapture (Avalara)
• Manage and prepare personal property tax rendition for local governement
• Manage and prepare Canada GST/HST returns on a quarterly basis
• Keep up-to-date and informed on any state sales tax exemption requirements
• Work closely with the Finance, Sales, and Customer Service teams to refund sales tax to exempt and resale customers
• Process sales tax refunds
• Ad-hoc projects and tax audits

About You

• Prior knowledge of US Sales Tax is a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A keen eye for detail
• Must be organised and have the ability to prioritize
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Keenness to drive efficiencies

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience with Avalara and/or Netsuite a plus

What’s it like to work at MOO?MOO’s the kind of workplace where you can really be yourself. Dye your hair purple. Hit the sofa with your laptop. Whatever helps you feel comfortable and happy at work. We want to help you grow in your career and set you up for success while also recognizing the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
That’s why we offer 23 days’ PTO plus Federal holidays, a 401(k) match, MOO stock option program, paid parental leave and we’ll cover 100% of your health, dental and vision care premiums. We’ll also cover you with life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and we offer a wellness program too. Finally, we’ll treat you to breakfast and fresh fruit every day, lunch on Fridays and all the ice cream you can eat (just watch for the brain freeze).
Diversity StatementWe are working hard to create a representative, inclusive and super-friendly team, because we know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace. And that creates a better experience for our customers. MOO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other protected class
As a design and technology company we have a desire and a responsibility to build a business that represents the world around us. So we strive to create a values-driven, purposeful and highly empowered organisation that we are all proud to work for. And we are committed to continuous investment in building an open and inclusive environment, welcoming a diverse audience of candidates who see themselves working and thriving at MOO. Therefore, we’d like to invite you to complete this optional survey to help us evaluate our inclusion and diversity efforts. Completing this form is entirely voluntary and if you decide not to it won’t in any way affect your job application. We keep the information separate from your application and it is kept secure and confidential, it