US Tax Associate

About The Opportunity

• Prepare and review federal and state corporate tax returns (Form 1120) and associated workpapers, ensuring compliance with US tax laws and timely filings.
• Prepare and file information returns and international filings including 1099s, Forms 5471/5472, FBAR, and BEA submissions; manage e-filing and state registrations.
• Draft responses to IRS and state tax notices, coordinate communications with tax authorities, and manage documentation for notices and audits.
• Perform tax research on complex technical issues, document positions clearly, and advise partners and clients on implications of tax law changes.
• Own client deliverables—meet scope, deadlines and quality standards; maintain day-to-day client relationships and escalate technical or risk issues to partners.
• Drive process improvements and adopt tax technology (CCH and internal tools) to increase accuracy and throughput.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) qualification (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent and 0-3 years hands-on experience with US corporate tax filings (Form 1120).
• Practical experience with information and international filings: 1099, Forms 5471/5472, FBAR, BEA and state franchise tax returns.
• Experience with tax-preparation platforms such as CCH ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess (or similar).
• Strong tax research ability and working knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS procedures.
• Excellent written English for drafting notices, client communications and tax positions; comfortable working Monday-Friday, 12 PM-9 PM IST from the Bengaluru office.
  

Preferred

• Prior experience serving US technology startups or fast-growth SaaS clients.
• Familiarity with accounting platforms (QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel for tax schedules and reconciliations.
• Experience responding to state audits or IRS examinations.
  

• Competitive compensation benchmarked to Bangalore and San Francisco markets plus equity (stock option scheme).
• Group health insurance, one-time relocation allowance, 10 work-from-home days per year and modern office in central Bangalore with company equipment (MacBook & monitor).
• Fast-paced, collaborative culture focused on technology-driven tax solutions and professional growth.