Tax Intern, Grindr

Salary not provided

$20.00 per hour, plus eligibility for company bonus and equity programs

Excel

Google Sheets

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2+ days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people

Open for applications

Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people

201-500 employees

B2CMarketplaceSocialDatingMobileeCommerce

Open for applications

Salary not provided

$20.00 per hour, plus eligibility for company bonus and equity programs

Excel

Google Sheets

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

2+ days a week in office (Palo Alto, CA)

201-500 employees

B2CMarketplaceSocialDatingMobileeCommerce

Company mission

To make the world where the lives of our global community are free, equal, and just.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Ability to commit 10–15 hours per week during standard business hours
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort working with spreadsheets, documents, and basic data tracking tools (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets)
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Interest in tax, accounting, or finance operations
You May Thrive in this Role if You:
Have coursework or prior exposure to accounting, tax, finance, or a related field
Have experience working with financial documentation or administrative processes
Have familiarity with process documentation or workflow improvement

What the job involves

The Tax team at Grindr supports the company’s global growth by ensuring compliance with state and local tax requirements while continuously improving internal tax processes
This role will be part of the Finance organization and will report to a member of the Tax team. As a Tax Intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting day-to-day tax operations and helping the team stay organized, responsive, and efficient as the business scales
Your work will directly contribute to maintaining compliance and strengthening the operational foundation that supports Grindr’s roadmap
Assist with reviewing, tracking, and responding to state corporate income tax notices in a timely and organized manner
Help maintain and organize tax records, workpapers, and correspondence to ensure accurate and easily accessible documentation
Support ongoing efforts to streamline and improve tax department processes and internal workflows
Partner with members of the Tax and broader Finance teams to support day-to-day operational needs
Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Our take

Grindr stands out as one of the foremost dating platforms, recognized for its role in fostering connections within the LGBT+ community. Initially conceived as a dating app tailored to gay men - an innovative concept at its inception - the company has evolved to embrace a broader spectrum of identities, proudly positioning itself as "the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people".

Offering a complimentary version alongside premium subscription tiers like "Grindr Xtra" and "Grindr Unlimited", Grindr follows the familiar model of many social and dating applications, Despite facing competition from platforms such as Jack'd and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market.

In the dynamic landscape of digital connections, Grindr's evolution from a niche dating service to a comprehensive LGBT+ networking hub underscores its enduring relevance. As it navigates the challenges of fierce competition, Grinder remains a pivotal space for individuals to forge meaningful connections and cultivate community within the LGBT+ space.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (1 round)

Jan 2016

$93m

LATE VC

Total funding: $93m

Company benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
401k Matching (up to 6%)
Flexible PTO, sick-time, holidays, and two company wide shut-down weeks + an annual travel and leisure stipend
Equity for all employees
Monthly lifestyle stipend for food and wellness as well as fully catered onsite breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Community projects and charitable giving stipend to support LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations alongside Grindr for Equality
Gender Affirmation Fund for transgender and gender non-conforming employees
Queer-inclusive health benefits including LGBTQ consultative healthcare and expanded HRT shipped directly to employees in eligible states
Monthly commuter stipend to get you to and from the office on in-person collaboration days

Company HQ

Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

Leadership

George Arison

(CEO)

Former Product Manager at Google. They are a founding member of Shift. They took over the role of CEO at Grindr from Jeff Bonforte in October 2022.

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