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Atlassian

Senior Tax Accountant

Austin, TX / Remote

Atlassian is an established, publicly-traded tech company with a growing tax function. We are looking for a Tax Senior to join our US Income Tax team.

You will report to the US Tax Manager and will assist with the tax provision, compliance, and other tax matters. You will collaborate with our team of tax professionals in addition to our teammates in accounting, payroll, treasury, FP&A, and more. Our ideal applicant is someone with a desire to contribute and learn who loves working with technology, defining and refining processes, and supporting all levels of employees within a global organization. If this describes you, read on!

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

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Zone A: $117,800 - $157,100

Zone B: $106,100 - $141,400

Zone C: $97,800 - $130,400

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

  • Help prepare the US federal and state income income tax provision for audited financial statements
  • Gather information and prepare workpapers for US federal and state income tax compliance prepared by external advisors
  • Utilize technology to support continuous improvement of our processes
  • Complete tax research and miscellaneous other tax projects
  • Communicate with federal or state tax authorities regarding applicable tax matters


  • 2-4+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or in-house corporate team
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
  • Master's degree in taxation preferred
  • CPA or equivalent license required
  • Understanding of ASC 740 and income tax accounting concepts including US tax treatment of stock compensation and state tax nexus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including index/match and pivot tables) with an interest in process improvement and automation
  • Experience with ERP software, tax provision and/or tax compliance software a plus

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: Atlassian-13279
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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