We are hiring a US Indirect Tax Lead to support our Sales & Use Tax and Gross Receipts Tax processes. You will report to the Indirect Tax Manager and will focus on the preparation, review, and filing of US indirect tax returns, while also supporting tax accounting, process controls, and audit activities.

You will bring technical tax knowledge and a passion for proactive risk management and process improvement.

You'll Get To...

• Prepare and file US Sales & Use Tax and Gross Receipts Tax returns across multiple US jurisdictions.
• Review tax returns, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage filing calendars and track deadlines for quick return submissions and payments.
• Assist with tax technology initiatives, including Vertex system enhancements and process automation projects.
• Perform tax controls, reconciliations, and data analysis to support compliance and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with Tax, Accounting, IT teams, and external service providers to support ongoing compliance and process improvements.
• Research Sales & Use Tax rules and provide guidance to internal teams.
• Support audit processes, including gathering data and responding to tax authority inquiries.
• Draft and maintain technical tax documentation, tax position memos, and process guides.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and support process improvements across tax reporting and compliance functions.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field (CPA or equivalent qualification preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in US indirect tax compliance, with a focus on Sales & Use Tax and Gross Receipts Tax.
• Experience using Vertex or similar indirect tax engines for tax determination, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience with indirect tax accounting, including preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, and workpapers.
• Prior involvement in supporting tax audits, including data extraction and handling auditor inquiries.
• Comfortable handling a mix of priorities, can provide clear updates, and you are someone who likes things at a fast-pace.
• Analytical and Proactive in your work
• Experience with cross-team collaboration such as with Tax, Accounting, and Engineering teams.
• Experience with tax technology projects, process automation, and operational improvements.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $126,500 - $185,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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