International Senior Tax Accountant

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As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

About the role:

The International Senior Tax Accountant supports Kraken’s global tax operations, with a focus on non-US.  This critical role will work across numerous functions within Kraken on a regular basis, and work with each other to tackle challenging and technical tax issues quickly in partnership with product, finance, legal, business development, and other functions.  The issues you will address will be interesting and keep you on “your toes” as the company is growing quickly, expanding into new markets and products and grappling with novel issues in the area of cryptocurrency taxation.

What you'll do:

  • Supports non-US tax provision, non-US tax compliance and planning efforts
  • Supports month and quarterly close processes by preparing tax journal entries and reconciling tax general ledger accounts 
  • Maintains a global tax calendar to ensure accurate and timely filing of income taxes and indirect taxes
  • Support the team with the data gathering process
  • Updating and maintaining tax provisioning and compliance models for the firm
  • Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects
  • Identify and implement improvements to internal processes to increase efficiencies and reduce risk
  • Maintain productive working relationships within finance and operations teams
  • Keep abreast of tax developments, US GAAP changes and best practices 

    • Who you are:

  • 3+ years of progressively responsible international tax experience
  • Experience with non-US tax jurisdictions such as major European jurisdictions (especially Ireland, UK) and Asia jurisdictions (e.g., Singapore)
  • Solid working knowledge of ASC 740 and US IRC
  • Experience with indirect tax a plus
  • Chartered Accountant or local law equivalent preferred
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
  • Superior skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
  • Experience with PowerBI, OneSource or other provision/compliance software is a plus
  • Working experience with analytical /visualization applications is a plus.
  • Self-starter who is capable of working independently as well as within a team environment.
    • Location Tagging: #EU #US #APAC #CANADA

    We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. 

    As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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