Tax Accountant (Drone Technology)

Location: San Mateo, California, United States; hybrid office-based position requiring 3 days per week onsite at the headquarters.

Annual base salary: $110,000–$150,000.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous drones by combining artificial intelligence with hardware and software product development for utility inspectors, first responders, soldiers, and other drone users.

What you will do

• Prepare and file US indirect tax returns, including sales/use, property, franchise, and business license returns, and ensure timely payments.
• Coordinate with external accounting firms on US federal and state income tax returns and support domestic tax audits and governmental inquiries.
• Prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740 and IAS 12, including current and deferred tax balances and supporting documentation.
• Document cross-border transactions, new legal entities, transfer pricing matters, R&D tax credit studies, and other specialized tax calculations.
• Maintain tax calendars, records, work papers, and tax accounts while managing hirify.global Group legal entities.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Legal, Accounting, HR, and external advisors; improve tax controls, processes, systems including NetSuite, and SOX 404(a) and 404(b) controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in tax accounting, public accounting, or a corporate tax department.
• Foundational knowledge of US federal and state income tax laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with experience using tax preparation or compliance software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple tasks, follow through, and deliver responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Proactive, self-starting approach.

Nice to have

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP, Avalara, and tax research tools.
• Exposure to state and local sales/use tax compliance in a manufacturing or hardware technology environment.
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with 3 days per week onsite at the San Mateo headquarters.
• Regular full-time employees receive equity in the form of stock options and comprehensive benefits.
• Benefits include group health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.
• Inclusive, multidisciplinary environment focused on diverse perspectives and innovation.