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Graphite Financial is redefining the “finance department” for early-stage companies and VC-backed startups. We deliver high-caliber accounting and finance leadership and support to entrepreneurs and management teams building scalable, high-growth companies. Our clients are actively managing cash burn, measuring performance, reporting to investors, making capital allocation decisions, and preparing for fundraising. All of that takes expertise and time that founders don’t have and can’t afford to hire for. Graphite bridges the gap with flexible, fixed-fee support packages that provide fractional leadership and operational support from CFOs, Controllers, FP&A Managers, and Tax leaders.\nWe're seeking an experienced, process-driven Senior Associate to join our developing and expanding internal tax team. You will collaborate with our experienced team of finance and accounting professionals, working with our startup clients to manage their tax needs. The responsibilities of this position will require frequent interaction and collaboration with our team and clients. This role is an excellent opportunity for candidates who strongly desire to work with exciting and growing startup companies. Individuals who thrive in this role can work independently and on a team, are self-motivated while working remotely, with a “can-do” attitude, and are detail-oriented. \nWe are looking for candidates with experience, drive, and passion.\nSome of what you’ll do:\n\nWork closely with internal teams, external partners, and startup clients to help manage their tax needs, including R&D tax credit support\n\nPlanning, scheduling, and executing client engagements and proactively identifying potential obstacles and solutions\n\nPrepare Federal and State income tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships and S-Corporations\n\nReviewing mid-level complexity Corporate, Partnership, and S-Corporation tax returns prepared by tax staff for accuracy\n\nManaging multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines\n\nStays abreast of tax law changes in the U.S. to manage risk and identify potential planning opportunities\n\nImplementing tax planning opportunities\n\nHandling and resolving tax controversies\n\nCommunicate with clients and tax authorities to represent clients as needed\n\nAssess and research tax issues to identify solutions for current and onboarding clients as needed\n\nCollaborate with our internal controller services teams to ensure smooth, timely delivery to clients\n\nAssist as needed to complete ad-hoc projects \n\nWho are you:\n\n3-5 years of experience working in public accounting, with a focus on entity federal and state income tax compliance \n\nA CPA license and/or Enrolled Agent is preferred but not required\n\nYou have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree, from an accredited university majoring in accounting\n\nDeep knowledge of tax code with demonstrated experience resolving complex tax issues\n\nYou are tech-savvy and adept at quickly understanding and utilizing both current and new software applications\n\nStrong US federal and state tax technical knowledge with extensive tax compliance experience using tax software. (UltraTax and CCH experience are a plus)\n\nR&D tax credit general knowledge a plus\n\nExperience successfully running multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and can prioritize tasks and work efficiently towards completing them to meet all deadlines\n\nYou have a high degree of personal motivation, work ethic, and professionalism\n\nYou are optimistic and committed with a 'can-do' attitude and a flexible approach\n\nYou’re a team player, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment\n\nAdditional Information\n\nShift Timings: Preferably EST Time zone - shift timing from 6:30 pm IST to 2:30 am but negotiable\n\nWork Days: Five days a week (Monday to Friday)\n\nWork Location: Full Time – Permanent Remote/Work from Home \n\nEquipment Required: Laptop to be provided to the employees by the Company. 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Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is, too.\n\nWe offer competitive compensation packages. 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