Indirect Tax Lead @ The RealReal

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. Through our work, we are committed to contributing to a sustainable future, both for fashion and for our employees. Authenticity is a core component of our business; we value it in our products and we celebrate it across our teams by encouraging every TRR employee to bring their REAL authentic selves to work each day. We’re hiring, and we’d love for you to join our dynamic team!

The RealReal’s Accounting team is looking to hire an Indirect Tax Lead that will be an integral part of our growing team. The Indirect Tax Lead will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with indirect tax regulations and optimizing The RealReal’s indirect tax position. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of indirect taxes, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What You Get To Do Every Day

Reconcile system tax data to Avalara tax data to ensure accurate use in filings.
Manage and oversee the preparation, filing, and payment of indirect taxes, including but not limited to sales tax, VAT, and GST.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of indirect tax returns in multiple jurisdictions.
Conduct regular reviews of business operations to identify opportunities for indirect tax savings and efficiencies.
Monitor changes in indirect tax laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
Assess and mitigate indirect tax risks through effective planning and documentation.
Collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, Legal, and Operations to understand business transactions and ensure proper treatment of indirect taxes.
Provide indirect tax guidance to support various business initiatives and projects.
Manage and support external audits related to indirect taxes.
Prepare and organize documentation to respond to tax authorities’ inquiries.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect tax compliance and planning, preferably in a retail or e-commerce environment.
Strong understanding of US and international indirect tax laws and regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional and external teams.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Requirements:

Previous experience working with Avalara or another 3rd party tax solution
Experience coordinating with and overseeing consultants to prepare and remit tax filings timely and accurately
Experience overseeing and providing support for external audits with tax authority inquiries
Experience reconciling large data sets and reviewing for accuracy

Compensation|Benefits|Perks

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (purchase stock at discounted rates)
401K (with company matching up to $1000)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid parental leave
Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) & 10 Paid Holidays

The expected salary range for this role is $117,007.00 - $140,760.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

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The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women’s and men’s fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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