At Preply, we are unlocking human potential through learning.

We believe learning with a great tutor is life-changing. That’s why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners and empower them to create live language classes with AI-powered tools and learning materials. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep our global community of learners motivated. So far, over 32,000 tutors have given more than 15 million lessons to learners from over 175 countries.

Meet the team!

Managing and preparing tax filings, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations in all jurisdictions of our presence, and provision of strategic tax planning to minimize tax liabilities. The Tax Accountant will work closely with tax providers, tax consultants, finance team members and other departments to support the overall financial health of the organization.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure timely tax return preparation and filing, paperwork, and payments.
• Collaboration with tax services providers and provision them with necessary information and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local and global tax laws and regulations, staying current with tax code changes and updates.
• Review and manage tax reporting and filings for accuracy and completeness including preparation and filing of federal and state returns not covered by providers.
• Handle VAT/GST/sales tax filings and compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
• Develop processes to ensure accurate indirect tax calculations and timely payments.
• Assist in the preparation of tax provisions and related disclosures for financial statements.
• Establish and maintain a process of deferred tax calculation for all subsidiaries.
• Collaborate with other accounting team members to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, tax accruals and payments.
• Maintain organized and detailed records of tax-related documents and correspondence.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for tax purposes.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities as required.
• Participate in company's global structure and transfer pricing model review
• Provide tax-related advice to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in training and educating staff on tax-related matters.

What you need to succeed:

• Higher degree in Accounting or Tax and 3-5 years of relevant work experience in taxes
• Strong understanding of state, local, and indirect tax laws and regulations.
• Superb time management and detail orientation
• Ability to keep company and partner confidence
• Proficiency with one of the commonly used accounting ERP systems, such as QuickBooks Online or NetSuite
• Strong communication skills in English
• A creative mind with the ability to suggest improvements

Why you’ll love it at Preply:

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

Our Principles

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.