Sr Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Location: Remote

Department: Accounting & Finance

About Natera

Natera is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing and advanced molecular diagnostics . Our mission is to transform disease management worldwide using genetics and cfDNA technology to deliver actionable insights . We are a fast-paced, science-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes across Women's Health, Oncology, and Organ Health . By balancing cutting-edge science with operational excellence, we are making personalized medicine a reality .

About the Role

Are you a detail-oriented tax professional looking to make a strategic impact in a highly innovative and growing organization? We are looking for a proactive Senior Tax Accountant to play a pivotal role in our company’s tax function. In this position, you won't just be crunching numbers; you will partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and support key business growth initiatives.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love solving complex puzzles through tax research, and are eager to optimize reporting processes, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do

Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, gross receipts tax returns, personal property tax renditions, and handle other indirect tax reporting.

Partner with our external advisors to successfully manage federal and state income tax compliance.

Own and manage the corporate tax calendar to guarantee timely filing and payment of all tax obligations.

Support vital tax accounting activities, including complex account reconciliations and tight month-end close processes.

Research evolving tax laws and regulations to proactively assess their impact on our business operations.

Review transactions and business activities to ensure proper tax treatment and identify potential tax exposures before they become issues.

Act as the primary point of contact for tax notices, audits, and information requests from tax authorities.

Collaborate seamlessly across departments (Accounting, Procurement, Payroll, IT) and with external consultants on all tax-related matters.

Identify, champion, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to streamline the tax function.

Support leadership with special strategic projects as the company scales.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

CPA or similar active certification is highly preferred.

3+ years of progressive tax or accounting experience, with hands-on exposure to both income tax and indirect tax compliance.

General Ledger accounting experience is required.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Word).

Strong experience with major ERP systems ( Oracle experience is highly preferred ; NetSuite, SAP, or similar is acceptable).

Familiarity with GSuite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs).

Experience with tax automation software is a strong plus.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen focus on the details.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders.

Adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing competing deadlines, particularly during tight month-end close processes.

A team-oriented mindset with a genuine willingness to learn new skills and adapt in a growing environment.

Why Join Us? (Natera Benefits)

At Natera, we are committed to simplifying your benefits so you can focus on living a healthier, more balanced life .

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through top carriers like Cigna, Kaiser, Guardian, and VSP .

Health Savings Account (HSA) option .

401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match .

Generous leave policies .

Access to Natera diagnostic tests for employees and their immediate family members .

Charitable Donation Matching Program .

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for work, home, personal, or family issues .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Remote USA $69,200 — $86,500 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com .

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents. 

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @ natera.com  email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:

• BBB announcement on job scams  
• FBI Cyber Crime resource page