Tax Senior

OpStart is looking for a Tax Senior to spearhead our tax service delivery. This position will play an integral role in our client service teams with primary responsibilities for implementing tax compliance processes and tax software and assuring complete and accurate tax filings. Specific responsibilities include: • Manage and execute on OpStart’s tax service offering, including contributing to strategy, pricing and process • Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for C-Corps, S-Corps, and Partnerships • Prepare and review multi-state apportionment calculations • Assist with the analysis, preparation and filing of R&D Tax Credits • Execute key tax compliance processes, including the preparation of 1099s and Delaware Franchise Taxes • Provide support and guidance on all tax and compliance related matters, including federal, state, and local income taxes, sales taxes, and payroll taxes • Identify and resolve complex tax issues related to start-ups • Develop and implement standard tax workpapers, process and approvals across team • Work with OpStart’s accounting and other cross-functional teams to implement and improve end-to-end tax processes and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure client compliance• Prepare, review, and provide feedback on draft income tax returns and reconciliations to the financial statements • Maintain strong client and internal team relationships and respond to client and internal inquiries in a professional manner • Communicate clearly and frequently on status of returns and filings, both internally and externally • Suggest and implement both tax-savings opportunities and tax strategies by working closely with multiple client stakeholders • Assist with federal and state tax audits • Monitor and analyze proposed tax policy changes to evaluate impact and develop necessary implementation plans • Conduct tax research and prepare memos to support tax positions