Senior Tax Accountant, U.S

Strengthen the operating rhythm of Zip's US tax function by contributing to and executing a complex tax strategy, governance, compliance and risk management across federal, state and local obligations.

Bring strong tax judgment together with data, automation and AI fluency to modernize tax processes, improve controls and deliver clearer insights as Zip scales.

Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office

Reporting to the U.S. Head of Tax, you will play a key role in managing Zip's U.S. tax responsibilities and building scalable processes that support a growing business.

You will work across both direct and indirect tax partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and external advisers. You will have the opportunity to turn complex information into accurate reporting, practical recommendations, and technology solutions.

• Tax accounting and reporting:
  Own the preparation and review of quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provision work papers supporting applicable financial reporting requirements, including current and deferred taxes, effective tax rate analyses, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and supporting disclosures.
• U.S. federal and SALT income tax compliance:
  Coordinate federal, state, and local income tax compliance with external providers, preparing and reviewing supporting work papers, book-to-tax adjustments, and state allocation and apportionment data. Manage the compliance calendar and coordinate estimated payments, extensions, and return payments with Accounts Payable and Treasury.
• Financial data and reconciliations:
  Analyze financial information from Net Suite, prepare tax account reconciliations and roll forwards, and partner with Accounting to resolve differences and improve the completeness and accuracy of tax data.
• Audits and notices:
  Coordinate responses to federal, state, and local tax notices and examinations, maintain supporting documentation, and elevate material risks to the U.S. Head of Tax and external advisers to resolve issues.
• Research and business support:
  Monitor U.S. tax developments, research technical issues, and translate findings into clear recommendations. Help assess the U.S. tax implications of new products, business initiatives, and transactions.
• Controls and documentation:
  Maintain clear work papers, documented procedures, and effective tax controls. Support financial statement audits and applicable internal control requirements. Identify gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen our control environment.
• Process improvement and technology:
  Improve Excel-based work papers and recurring workflows, make better use of Net Suite data, and help evaluate opportunities for agentic solutions, automation, and future tax software implementation. Assist with building agentic solutions.
• Cross-functional and group partnership:
  Build strong relationships across the business and manage day-to-day coordination with external tax providers to keep deliverables accurate and on time. Support coordination with the group parent in Australia and participate in regular touchpoints.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor, CPA, and/or a master's degree in taxation preferred.
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, law firm, corporate tax function, or a combination of both.
• Strong U.S. federal and multistate corporate income tax knowledge, with hands-on experience in tax compliance.
• Strong grounding in income tax accounting and provision preparation, including advanced understanding of ASC-740, and the ability to support applicable group…