Senior Indirect Tax Analyst

About the role

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games. We are seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Analyst to join our global tax team and play a hands-on role in shaping our tax function as we scale.

Responsibilities

• Manage indirect tax compliance end-to-end—prepare, analyze, and monitor Sales and Use tax, VAT/GST, and other obligations across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review U.S. federal, state, and international corporate income tax returns, and own the quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process including supporting schedules and documentation.
• Drive international tax workstreams including transfer pricing documentation, intercompany transactions, cross-border compliance, and tax analysis related to global expansion and new product launches.
• Manage responses to tax authority notices and audits, and research tax incentives, credits, and legislative developments that impact the company.
• Prepare month-end and quarter-end close workpapers, reconciliations, and journal entries, including tax reporting and analysis for equity award programs.
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for the company’s tax technology platforms—administer systems, drive implementation of new tools, and optimize existing compliance software.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve tax processes, documentation, internal controls, and automation across the function, and assist with ad-hoc and special tax projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–6 years of corporate tax experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or technology company
• Strong understanding of U.S. Sales and Use Tax, Global VAT/GST, and U.S. federal and state corporate income taxation
• Hands-on experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions
• Effective communicator who can manage competing priorities and collaborate across Finance, Legal, and Engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or Master’s in Taxation (MST)
• Experience with technology or high-growth companies
• Working knowledge of international tax concepts including transfer pricing, Pillar Two/GloBE rules, and cross-border compliance
• Hands-on experience with tax technology platforms (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, OneSource, Alteryx, or similar)

Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000 to $162,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is US-based and can be remote but if you live in the Bay Area, you’re welcome to work from our beautiful SF office.