Tax Specialist

Join our growing team at Vetcove, and help us transform how veterinarians buy the supplies they need to keep America's pets healthy. Vetcove's eCommerce and mobile platforms enable veterinary practices to compare and buy from all of their vendors in one place. Our community of more than 17,000 veterinary hospitals employs tens of thousands of veterinarians, and delivers care to many millions of animals every year across all 50 states.

We’re a growing team on a mission to modernize the $50B+ animal health industry. Simply put, Vetcove helps veterinary organizations spend more time giving care, and less time shopping and comparing across vendors to supply their practices. Vetcove is a Y Combinator and venture-backed growth stage company with notable investors in Silicon Valley and NYC. We're looking for exceptionally talented and passionate people to join our growing team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Tax Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will oversee sales tax compliance (using Avalara), support income tax organization, and assist with tax planning activities. You’ll collaborate closely with internal accounting staff and external CPAs to ensure timely and accurate filings while optimizing our overall tax position.

• Manage sales tax compliance processes using Avalara, including:

  • Monitoring nexus thresholds

  • Ensuring accurate tax rates on transactions

  • Filing and remitting 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; communicate impacts to leadership

• Maintain tax calendars and ensure all deadlines are met

• Support audits or inquiries from tax authorities

• 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

• 100% remote within the USA

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Automatic 401k contribution

• Employee referral program

• At home office set up

• Bi-annual company retreats

• Open vacation policy

• Equity

• Monthly team events

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $60,000/year - $100,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $65,000 - $85,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. This salary range is a good faith estimate of what Vetcove may pay for this position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The range reflects the base hourly rate or annual compensation (as applicable), and does not include bonus, equity or other incentives.

In addition to base compensation, Vetcove offers a comprehensive benefits
package. Please refer to the “Benefits (Full Time Roles)” section above for more
details.

To apply, please submit your application through Vetcove’s Careers Page. The Final date to receive applications is accepted on an on going basis.

Please note we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

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