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Salary: USD 110,000 - 150,000 / annual
Skydio is the leading US autonomous drone company, serving defense, public safety, and enterprise customers. As Tax Accountant, you will manage Skydio's tax compliance and financial reporting across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare and file US indirect tax returns (sales/use, property tax, franchise, business licenses) and ensure timely payments
- Assist with domestic tax audits and responses to governmental inquiries
- Support documentation of cross-border transactions, new legal entity establishment, transfer pricing, and international expansion
- Coordinate with external accounting firm on US federal and state income tax return preparation and filing
- Manage sales/use tax compliance, handle audit requests, and support state/local indirect tax compliance
- Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions per ASC 740/IAS 12, including current and deferred tax calculations
- Maintain tax calendars, records, and work papers for all filings and provisions
- Research tax issues, new business ventures, and legislative changes to assess impact on Skydio
- Assist in managing Skydio Group legal entities
- Support external tax advisors with R&D tax credit studies and specialized tax calculations
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Legal, Accounting, and HR teams on tax compliance
- Document and improve tax accounting controls, processes, and systems (including NetSuite); assist with SOX 404(a) and 404(b) implementation
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days/week onsite at Skydio's San Mateo headquarters.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in tax accounting, public accounting, or corporate tax department
- Foundational knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and tax preparation/compliance software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with intellectual curiosity
- Ability to learn quickly, work autonomously, and prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Self-starter with proven track record of delivery
Preferred qualifications:
- CPA certification or actively pursuing
- NetSuite ERP experience
- Avalara experience
- Tax research tools experience
- State and local sales/use tax compliance experience in manufacturing or hardware technology
- High-growth startup environment experience
About Skydio
Defense / GovTech; Industrial — autonomous drones for defense, public safety, and enterprise.
