US Tax Associate

About Inkle:

Inkle is the AI-powered CPA and bookkeeping firm for US companies. Inkle combines a licensed CPA practice with its own software, including Inkle Books, its general ledger, and frontier AI to deliver bookkeeping, tax, and compliance to thousands of US businesses. Inkle is profitable, growing fast, and backed by Picus Capital, Saison Capital, and Force Ventures, with teams across the United States, Latin America, and India.

About the team and this role:

The tax team is our core execution engine. Volumetric processing of US tax filings, assisted by the best technology and workflow automation tools. You'll be an integral part of this team, which takes tax to the future.

Responsibilities:

• Tax return preparation: Assist in preparing federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations (Form 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1120) and supporting workpapers, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

• Compliance & information returns: Support the preparation and filing of 1099s, W-series forms, Franchise Tax, and international information returns, including Forms 5471, 5472, FBAR, and BEA filings across a range of accounting clients.

• Tax notices: Draft replies to federal and state tax notices and compile required documentation, including supporting calls to the IRS and state tax authorities as needed.

• Tax research: Research tax topics on a case-by-case basis, identify potential adjustments arising from changes in tax law, and reflect them in workpapers and returns.

• Be client-facing: Communicate directly with US startup founders and finance leaders to gather inputs, resolve queries, and support their day-to-day tax matters.

• Process ownership: Meet client deliverables within scope and on deadline, maintaining the quality of every filing, no delays, no exceptions.

• Proactive follow-ups: Keep clients accountable for providing documents, receipts, and clarifications; no waiting to be asked.

Who we’re looking for:

• Qualification: CPA or Enrolled Agent is preferred. Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent field, with a solid grasp of US tax and accounting concepts.

• Ownership & proactiveness: You'll support filings that clients and their investors rely on, must be organized and reliable.

• Attention to detail: Accuracy is everything in tax. We need someone who sweats the small stuff.

• Analytical & research skills: Strong analytical ability and a knack for researching complex tax topics and turning your findings into clear conclusions.

• Software proficiency: Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets and a variety of SaaS tools; exposure to CCH tax preparation software is a plus.

• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal English; clear, concise communication with US founders and internal teams.

Benefits that we’ll provide:

• Competitive salary: Inkle offers a competitive compensation package benchmarked to local norms in Bangalore and San Francisco.

• Stock option scheme - all Inkle employees receive generous stock options with very favourable terms.

• Health insurance - all Inkle employees are covered under Group Medical Insurance policy.

• Relocation allowance - Inkle provides a one-time expense allowance to cater for moving costs when you join the office in Bangalore.

• Inkle has a very generous leave policy. This includes 1 day of Period Leave per month for all female employees.

• Inkle employees are granted 10 work-from-home days (per year pro-rated). This is on top of their leave.

• A comfortable, fun and safe office environment in the heart of Bangalore with great transport links and eateries nearby.

• All employees receive Laptops and external monitors as required.

Diversity Statement:
Inkle is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes our belief in humanity excelling when we celebrate our differences. We are an equal opportunity provider and invite applicants from all backgrounds.