US Tax Consultant (1065/1120-S)

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 senior person managing this team, which takes tax to the future.

Responsibilities:

• Tax return review: Review partnership (Form 1065) and S corporation (Form 1120-S) federal and state filings prepared in detail, from book-to-tax reconciliations through to Schedule K-1s. Help preparers resolve the issues they flag, then clear review points and sign off on returns for filing. Help the team work through technical tax issues and complete returns within set deadlines.

• Complex matters: Own the areas that need judgment, such as capital accounts and basis, special allocations, Section 754 and 743(b) adjustments, Section 199A reporting, S corporation eligibility, and reasonable compensation.

• State compliance: Identify state filing obligations and nexus. Review apportionment, composite returns, non-resident withholding, and PTET elections.

• International filings: Study client org charts to spot international filing requirements, then review the related filings. These include Schedules K-2 and K-3, Forms 5471, 926, 5472, and 8865, Section 1446 withholding, and FBARs.

• Tax law changes & research: Identify applicable adjustments from tax law changes and resolve the team’s queries. Research complex federal and state issues, document your conclusions, and make sure they are reflected correctly in workpapers and returns.

• Tax notices: Review and finalize responses to IRS and state notices, and lead calls with tax authorities where authorized.

• Process ownership: Own the quality and turnaround of returns for your assigned client portfolio, and meet every original and extended deadline. Keep improving review checklists and workflows.

• Workflow & delegation: Assign returns to associates based on complexity and monitor progress against deadlines. Flag capacity or scope issues to the Tax Manager.

• Client ownership: Be the main tax contact for assigned clients, and run kick-off and status calls with US startup founders and finance leaders. Explain filing positions in plain terms, and chase open items before they hold up a return. Resolve client queries.

• Coaching & training: Train new and existing team members on tax concepts and our tools, and give timely, constructive feedback on every return you review. Keep the team steady and motivated through filing season.

• Team development: Coach the professionals aligned to you, run their performance reviews, and give each person a clear path to grow. Create room for the team and yourself to build secondary skills and cross-train, and help screen and interview candidates when we hire.

Who we’re looking for:

• US Tax Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in US partnership and S corporation taxation, ideally with a US accounting or tax firm.

• Education: Commerce graduate or postgraduate, or an equivalent field. Enrolled Agent or CPA preferred.

• Communication and Drafting: Strong written and verbal English, good drafting skills.

• Work Ethic and Integrity: Ability to work independently, communicate actively, and collaborate well as a team player, backed by energy and an entrepreneurial work ethic. High integrity and a professional demeanor, with the ability to maintain client confidentiality, personal objectivity, and professional skepticism.

• Technical and Analytical Skills: Solid knowledge of tax laws and regulations, strong research and analytical skills, and close attention to detail, with the ability to organize work across multiple engagements and deliver sound recommendations within tight deadlines.

• Flexible Scheduling: Flexibility with scheduling to meet workflow demands, including overlap with US business hours.

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.