Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Company description square builds common business tools in unconventional ways so more people can start, run, and grow their businessesWhen square started, it was difficult and expensive (or just plain impossible) for some businesses to take credit cardsSquare made credit card payments possible for all by turning a mobile phone into a credit card readerSince then square has been building an entire business toolkit of both hardware and software products including square capital, square terminal, square payroll, and moreWe’re working to find new and better ways to help businesses succeed on their own terms—and we’re looking for people like you to help shape tomorrow at square.
Job description
We are looking for an attorney to be a strategic advisor to help support our growing international presence and product offerings from a tax perspectiveIf hired, you will be the liaison between square’s tax and legal teams and the other groups and regions, including the finance and product teams, across the global organizationThis is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on exciting issues in our new oakland office or remote, as applicableAs we expand our offerings, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate impactYou will report to the corporate leadA creative legal mind and a sense of adventure are all required, and someone who can work in both structured and unstructured environments.
You will:
Help with tax planning efforts to minimize tax liabilities, reduce tax risks, and support the tax efficient expansion of square’s global operations
Support several tax audits, including irs and state exams
Perform technical research on u.sTax topics to support the tax teamTopics could include sub-c, sub-k, accounting methods and not-for-profit, and product-related tax matters
Prepare memoranda to document technical positions
Support the tax and accounting teams in evaluating uncertain tax positions
Develop and track all material intercompany transactions and transfer pricing policies
Support preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation
Draft and maintain intercompany agreements
Monitor tax and accounting rule changes and the potential impact to square, and prepare executive level summaries
Support the tax team with special projects, including the evaluation of potential acquisitions, asset purchases, restructurings, financings, and other operational changes
Work with our internal product, business, tax, accounting and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts
Develop and improve upon tax‐related processes
Manage projects with a team-oriented approach
Qualifications
You have:
7+ years of experience directly in tax informational reporting – in fintech/financial services/cryptocurrency (bank, brokerage, exchange, payment processing) would be a plus.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Superb attention to detail and follow-through – including the ability to take the detailed data provided to form a coherent and correct tax picture, and spot check issues.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple workstreams in parallel while maintaining the utmost degree of accuracy and quality.
Passion for data integrity, able to multi-task and take on additional responsibilities as necessary.
Solid understanding of u.sTax rules and associated exposures around information reportingTax reporting experience on cross border payments would be a significant plus.
The ability to quickly adapt to new situations and think on your feet.
Dedication to the improvement of your skills and work product – including through implementing feedback.
Empathy for small businesses – and the many challenges they face.
A desire to help people and improve the customer experience.
Excellent proficiency in excel.
Even better:
Tax audit experience in areas of information reporting.
An interest and background in data mining, sorting/searching and formatting for tax reporting purposes.
Thomson reuters onesource tax information reporting system.
Additional information
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplaceSquare is a proud equal opportunity employerWe work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment processWe encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possibleWant to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? check out our i+d page.
Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
Perks
We want you to be well and thriveOur global benefits package includes:
Healthcare coverage
Retirement plans
Employee stock purchase program
Wellness perks
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Learning and development resources
Square, inc(nyse: sq) builds tools to empower businesses and individuals to participate in the economySellers use square to reach buyers online and in person, manage their business, and access financingIndividuals use cash app to spend, send, store, and invest moneyAnd tidal is a global music and entertainment platform that expands square`s purpose of economic empowerment to artistsSquare, incHas offices in the united states, canada, japan, australia, ireland, spain, norway, and the uk.
