Senior Tax Associate

About the role:

As part of the Tax team, you will play a vital role as a trusted tax accountant to our beloved customers and our Member Relations team. You will have the ability to manage a portfolio of customers and contribute significantly to the organization. Your impact will be felt from the brand to the bottom line. Beyond just the business, you will be a valuable liaison between tax management and junior staff on the Collective team. 

If you relate to the difficulties of being self-employed, navigating the world of setting up entities, keeping the books, getting taxes done, and want to join a smaller team, read on.

What you'll do: 

• Understand our clients’ financial background, financial goals, and help our team identify optimization opportunities.
• Minimal client facing responsibilities. 
• Review, deliver, sign, and file member’s business tax returns. 
• Consistently deliver high-quality results that align with both project requirements and organizational objectives while upholding Federal and State compliance requirements.
• Support our team of tax professionals assisting with their day to day tasks ensuring their continuous growth.
• Mentor, train and provide feedback to junior tax staff on the team. 
• Balance immediate project needs with the broader, long-term goals of the organization, ensuring tactical actions support strategic direction.
• Effectively communicate updates or changes to clients and internally across the organization facilitating understanding and engagement across diverse audiences.
• Research and analyze tax laws, regulations, and policies to produce comprehensive and accurate technical memos. Present findings and recommendations in a professional manner to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws and their impact on the organization’s compliance requirements.
• Assist in developing strategies for optimizing the company’s overall tax posture, while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Collaborate with legal and other departments to ensure alignment on tax-related matters and to address complex issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on tax-related matters and be a point of contact for colleagues across the organization seeking advice or clarification.
• Prepare periodic reports on tax compliance status, potential risks, and opportunities for senior management.

What you'll bring:

• CPA or Enrolled Agent and 5+ years of hands-on experience with S corporations.
• Prior experience with signing tax returns.
• Experience working with self-employed/small businesses (less than $1M revenue).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain tax technical matters and ability to build trust with self-employed professionals of all types. 
• Tech-savvy - needs to be very familiar or capable of learning and teaching tools quickly. 
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional workstreams. 
• Experience with using Go Systems (or other tax softwares), QBO, Gusto, Salesforce, G Suite.

Why work with us:

• Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One.
• Tax is a very challenging space and you will grow fast.
• We were backed by top tier VCs.
• We promote open and transparent culture within the company.
• We’re fast-paced and you learn every day.

What we offer in return:

Compensation Range: $78,000 to $90,000 annual base salary 

Salary ranges for each role are provided for your reference. Final offer amounts will be determined based on the position-specific skills and qualifications a candidate demonstrates during the formal interview process. 

• Employer-paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Equity package and 401(k)
• Generous paid parental leave
• 14 company holidays + unlimited PTO
• Quarterly wellness reimbursement
• A remote-friendly environment
• Team events and virtual gatherings