Work at Discogs

Discogs is growing! Are you interested in music, tech and working with people who are passionate about what they do?  Are you an experienced indirect tax professional looking for a new challenge?  Then we are looking for you.

Location: This is a remote position open to individuals living in the following countries: The Netherlands or The United Kingdom

Who We Are

Discogs is the largest crowd-sourced, community-driven database of recorded music information in the world. Every day, millions of people use the Discogs Marketplace to connect, learn about music, and buy and sell vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes. As Discogs continues to grow, we are looking for bright, dedicated, creative, and highly motivated people to help us realize our mission to serve the music fan in everyone.

We are relatively small, so individual contributions can have a large impact. High value is placed on quality, critical thinking, and continuous improvement. Our teams work collaboratively but are distributed geographically and open-source tools are important to who we are and how we work. We value the experiences and skills each team member contributes to helping us serve our music community.

What We’re Looking For

Discogs is seeking an experienced indirect tax professional to help us continue to meet our increasingly complex global tax obligations. This person will be responsible for preparing and analyzing the financial information necessary to support our international tax filings and will collaborate with the Finance Director and other business stakeholders on all global tax compliance matters.

What You’ll Accomplish

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual tax information to support Discogs’ global tax filing obligations.
• Work with external tax advisors and technology partners and internal product and engineering teams to establish and maintain appropriate systems and processes to ensure accurate, timely global tax compliance.
• Assist internal accounting staff in understanding and accurately recording tax liabilities and payments.
• Stay informed on developments in international tax law, tax technology and best practices as they apply to Discogs.
• Support Finance Director on ad hoc tax related projects and other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to Discogs core values and operating principles.
• Work with your team on planning and completing department goals that align with overall business objectives.
• Share knowledge and contribute to overall team performance by consistently delivering high quality, accurate work.
• Be an effective communicator by listening carefully, asking questions, and being transparent, timely, and diplomatic across all levels of the organization.
• Stay informed on what is happening within the business.

What You’ll Contribute

• 7 to 10 years progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 3 to 5 years indirect tax experience ideally gained in an online marketplace, retailer or technology company
• Working knowledge of global indirect tax laws and compliance best practices
• Demonstrated experience working with large data sets to produce accurate analysis and workpapers that are clearly presented and auditable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting/financial/tax software and analysis tools
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Professional tax or accounting qualification an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Provide

• Competitive compensation: salary, plus performance-related bonus program
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Pension contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Annual professional and personal development allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Work from home office set-up and expense allowances
• Flexible work location opportunities
• Employer matching toward charitable contributions

What We Believe In

Discogs’ mission is to serve the music fan in everyone.  We represent a diverse and inclusive community, and we are committed to serving our community with innovative and creative solutions. We know that innovation happens best when varying perspectives are embraced and integrated. Our global team reflects our global community.

Discogs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants needing accommodation to apply should contact us at 503-597-6340

If you apply for this role, you will be required to upload a resume, cover letter, and fill out a few questions regarding your application. Once submitted, our hiring team will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Whether you are successful or not, we will store your application and data in our system for a maximum period of one year from the application date in case another role becomes available that you are suitable for. If you have any questions or concerns about us storing this data and/or the period of time, please contact us at legal@discogsinc.com and we will respond to you within 30 days.