CareerPlan

Tax Accountant

San Mateo, California, United StatesFull-time$110k–$150k2026-10-20 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns; manage income tax provisions; support audits and compliance for a US drone company.

Role type

Tax Accountant

Builds

Tax filings, financial reporting, and compliance documentation for Skydio's US operations.

Domain

US Tax Law / Accounting

Required skills

US federal and state income tax law knowledge, indirect tax compliance, tax provision calculation (ASC 740/IAS 12), tax research, Excel/Sheets proficiency, tax software experience

Preferred skills

CPA certification, NetSuite ERP experience, Avalara experience, tax research tools experience, sales/use tax compliance in manufacturing/hardware, high-growth startup experience

Technologies

Netsuite, Avalara, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets

Responsibilities

Prepare and file US indirect tax returns (sales/use, property, franchise), assist with domestic tax audits, document cross-border transactions and transfer pricing, coordinate external accounting firm for income tax returns, manage sales/use tax compliance, prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions, maintain tax calendars and work papers, research tax issues and legislative changes, support R&D tax credit studies, document and improve tax accounting controls and SOX procedures

Seniority

Mid-level (2-4 years experience)