Senior Tax Accountant, Karat Financial
Business credit cards for digital creators
Job no longer available
Business credit cards for digital creators
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide customized financing, rewards, and support for creators so they can access and save more money as they grow.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of experience at a small business CPA firm (or similar tax and accounting experience)
- Bachelor's degree with major or minor relating to accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), or eligibility to sit for CPA preferred - you will be contacting tax authorities on behalf of your clients
- Well-rounded expertise across tax, accounting, and payroll concepts for small businesses
- Articulate complex tax concepts into simple explanations (ELI5) for non-finance personnel
- Exceptional client service and communication skills
- The ability to prioritize and assign projects in a fast-changing environment
What the job involves
- Prepare tax returns for creator companies and their owners using ProConnect Tax Online
- Prepare and audit an accurate complete set of books and records for creator companies
- Review tax returns, work papers, and documentation prepared by Junior Accountants for accuracy and completeness
- Advise creators on various tax matters such as: choice of entity and tax classification, deductions + 199A, depreciation, state nexus, reasonable compensation, crypto investing
- Devise, plan and execute complex tax strategies and research potential tax issues
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts such as bank balances or credit card balances to monthly statements
- Run payroll for creator companies and their employees
Our take
The creator economy is growing at a rapid pace, but it is still underserved by traditional banks. Karat solves this problem by offering financial services specifically tailored to digital creators and influencers.
Headed by veterans from McKinsey, Facebook, and Instagram, which has helped accelerate Karat's growth considerably. Focusing primarily on YouTubers and influencers, the company has tapped into a lucrative market, offering services like employee cards, ad spend management, and an encompassing rewards program that resonates well with content creators.
Notably, Karat recently secured substantial funding, with contributions from influential figures such as actor Will Smith's Dreamers VC and Ludwig. This fresh capital not only bolsters Karat's competitive stance against players like Creative Juice but also highlights the growing acknowledgement of the unique financial challenges faced by creators in the mainstream financial landscape. As the creator economy's value soars, estimated at $250B, Karat's approach to financial services positions it at the forefront of creator financial management.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2023
$40m
SERIES B
Jul 2021
$11m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.8m
Company benefits
- Work anywhere in NA/SA: We're a distributed team with members in the US, Canada, and South America
- Build your own schedule: Night owl?? Early riser? Mid-day workouts? Our work is async - so design your days
- Paid vacation & time-off: We'll enforce 2-33 weeks paid vacation and regular time off to keep you feeling balanced
- Health, Dental, Vision: Coverage for you, your family, and those failing eyes and rotting teeth
- 401k / CPP: 401K for our American people and CPP for the Canucks. Still sorting out South America
- Home office/equipment: A $300/month equipment or home office allowance for computers, chairs, pillows...
- Wellness budget: Want to level up your exercise routine? Check out some yoga classes? You're covered
- Co-working allowance: Don't have the space for a home office? Need to be around people? Send us the bill
- A Karat card: A team that spends together grows together. Your very own personalized black card
- Creator events: Casino nights., Supernova. Coachella. Join us at our VIP-only events
- Team meets and offsites: Meet with your team in a new city. Join us in Cancun for the annual retreat
- LA HQ: Karat HQ welcomes you with open arms if you're in or travelling to LA
Company HQ
Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA
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