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Senior Tax Accountant

NotionSan Francisco, CaliforniaFinance
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Salary
$135K - $155K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
22 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Tax Accountant position at Notion involves managing global indirect tax operations and strengthening the underlying systems in San Francisco, California. This full-time role is well-suited for a finance professional with a background in indirect tax compliance who wants to support a growing collaborative AI workspace.

Key Responsibilities

Own recurring U.S. and global indirect-tax filings, calendars, data packages, notices, registrations, and close support with review-ready accuracy.
Establish reliable reconciliation and exception workflows across billing, tax engines, filings, payments, and the general ledger.
Utilize AI-enabled workflows and data tools to investigate variances, quality-check work papers, and improve documentation while maintaining human review.
Enhance scalability and audit-readiness by strengthening controls, process documentation, evidence, handoffs, and SOX walkthrough readiness.
Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Revenue, Billing, Product, Engineering, Data, and Customer Experience teams.
Contribute to income tax compliance and reporting with guidance from experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 3 years of public accounting and/or industry tax experience with a primary focus on indirect tax compliance and operations.
Hands-on experience with indirect tax compliance or operations, including U.S. sales and use tax, VAT/GST, business taxes, or other non-income-based taxes.
Demonstrated experience preparing accurate reconciliations, journal entries, filings, payments, and audit-ready work papers.
Strong operational judgment to manage recurring deadlines, investigate exceptions, keep documentation organized, and escalate issues promptly.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative working style.
Curiosity, learning agility, and demonstrated AI fluency for analyzing data and automating repeatable workflows.

Skills and Tools

Indirect tax compliance and operations
U.S. sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and business taxes
General ledger reconciliations and journal entries
AI-enabled data tools and workflows
Tax engines and billing systems
SOX controls and audit preparation

Salary and Benefits

Estimated base salary range of $135,000 to $155,000 per year for roles based in San Francisco, depending on location, role scope, complexity, and candidate experience.
Highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits.

About the Company

Notion builds a collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together, bringing knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools into one place. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their daily work on the platform. Employees, known as Notinos, focus on craft, building things that last, and setting the standard for human collaboration in the AI era.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this role?

This role is based in San Francisco, California, with employees working from the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as Anchor Days.

What is the salary range for the Senior Tax Accountant?

The estimated base salary range for candidates based in San Francisco is $135,000 to $155,000 per year, determined by factors such as location, scope, complexity, and candidate experience.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must bring at least 3 years of public accounting and/or industry tax experience, primarily focused on indirect tax compliance and operations.

What are the core responsibilities of this position?

Responsibilities include owning recurring U.S. and global indirect-tax filings, establishing reconciliation and exception workflows, using AI tools for variance analysis, improving audit-readiness, and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Is AI experience required for this job?

Yes, demonstrated AI fluency is required for tasks such as analyzing data, investigating variances, improving documentation, and automating repeatable workflows while protecting sensitive information.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Notion careers page.

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