Senior Tax Associate

ABOUT SWAP Swap is the infrastructure behind modern agentic commerce. The only AI-native platform connecting backend operations with a forward-thinking storefront experience. Built for brands that want to sell anything - anywhere, Swap centralizes global operations, powers intelligent workflows, and unlocks margin-protecting decisions with real-time data and capability. Our products span cross-border, tax, returns, demand planning, and our next-generation agentic storefront, giving merchants full transparency and the ability to act with confidence. At Swap, we’re building a culture that values clarity, creativity, and shared ownership as we redefine how global commerce works. ABOUT THE ROLE This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, hands-on, and comfortable taking initiative. You will have the chance to build systems and processes from the ground up and play a key role in enhancing the tax function at an early stage. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and experience in a fast-paced startup environment, with the ability to execute quickly across multiple operational tasks. You will build strong relationships with external vendors and internal teams across Swap, acting as a trusted business partner to relevant functions. This role is well suited for someone seeking a non-traditional growth path within tax and who thrives working collaboratively as part of a close-knit team. RESPONSIBILITIES - Prepare, review, and support filing of indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions. - Monitor and analyse economic and physical nexus rules in the U.S. and internationally. - Maintain indirect tax registrations, exemptions, resale certificates, and taxability matrices. - Support indirect tax calculations, reconciliations, and reporting within ERP and tax engines. - Partner with finance, product, sales and operations teams to ensure accurate tax treatment on transactions. - Assist with indirect tax audits, notices, and authority inquiries. - Support expansion into new states and countries by identifying indirect tax obligations and risks. - Improve and document indirect tax processes, controls, and automation. REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field - 3–5+ years of indirect tax experience (sales tax, VAT, GST/HST) - Strong understanding of U.S. sales/use tax and international VAT/GST frameworks - CPA/similar certification preferred or relatable experience - Knowledge of customs duties and cross-border transaction flows - Exposure to international expansion and global compliance projects - Experience with multi-state and cross-border e-commerce transactions - Ability to manage multiple filings and deadlines in a fast-paced environment BENEFITS - Competitive base salary. - Stock options in a high-growth startup. - Competitive PTO with public holidays additional. - Private Health. - 401K. - Wellness benefits. - Breakfast Mondays. DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn't just the right thing to do; it's also the smart thing.