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Tax Accountant

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Atlassian

Tax Accountant

Sydney, Australia / Remote

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Atlassian is on the lookout for a Tax Accountant to assist our Tax Managers in addressing the International tax issues facing an expanding technology business. This is primarily a remote position. With a sufficient timezone overlap with the team, we're able to hire eligible candidates for this role from any location on the East Coast of Australia. Our office is in Sydney, but we offer flexibility to work remotely. Whatever your preference - working from home, an office, or in between - you can choose the place that's best for your work and your lifestyle.

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Your future team

Our tax team is comprised of people with backgrounds in business, tax and accounting. We work in a complex tax world and make the complicated, uncomplicated. We're hiring a Tax Accountant reporting to the Tax Manager. Here, you'll make a profound and meaningful business impact, working with many stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

  • Prepare international corporate income tax returns and supporting schedules
  • Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions
  • Prepare international tax schedules
  • Arrange corporate income tax payments
  • Review the GL for tax sensitive accounts and flow through adjustments into the provision / tax return
  • Assess the impact of changes in tax laws / accounting standards and coordinate changes to ensure compliance
  • Collaborate with external advisors and internal stakeholders
  • Assist with tax authority reviews / audits

On your first day, we'll expect you to have:

  • Started working towards becoming a Qualified Accountant (Masters of Taxation and/or CA/CPA)
  • At least 2-3 years proven experience in direct tax (commerce and/or chartered practice)
  • Strong tax and legal research skills, including the interpretation of tax office rulings and provisions in income tax legislation
  • You have solid tax compliance experience and experience applying tax effect accounting principles under IFRS and/or US GAAP
  • You have experience solving complex tax issues
  • You have excellent technical skills and are proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
  • Experience with Oracle, Onesource Tax Provision and Alteryx or an interest in learning
  • You are comfortable with working in a fast paced environment

Our perks & benefits

Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefitsto learn more.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: Atlassian-15913
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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