Senior Tax Associate

About Cookie FinanceCookie Finance is a rapidly growing accounting and tax technology startup for content creators. We work exclusively with influencers on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, and TikTok, supporting everyone from up-and-coming creators to large influencers. We’re looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join our growing Tax team, where you’ll help creators navigate complex tax situations while supporting the continued growth of our rapidly scaling company.About the RoleThe Senior Tax Associate is a key member of Cookie’s Tax team, responsible for supporting creators, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses through tax planning, strategy, and preparation. This is a highly collaborative and client-facing role where you’ll work directly with clients to provide guidance, answer questions, and help them better understand their tax obligations and financial decisions.At Cookie, we believe financial clarity empowers creators to step confidently into the role of business owner. In this role, you’ll help translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable guidance clients can actually understand and apply.This role goes beyond tax preparation alone. You’ll collaborate closely with bookkeeping, payroll, and operations teams to ensure clients receive a seamless and high-quality experience across every stage of their financial journey. As Cookie grows, this role offers direct exposure to leadership, increasing ownership opportunities, and the ability to help shape the future of the Tax department.Who This Role Is Perfect ForThis role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing technical tax expertise with relationship-building and problem-solving. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning client relationships while managing multiple moving pieces at once.You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with creative and non-traditional businesses, and are excited by the opportunity to help clients feel empowered through financial clarity. You’re someone who takes initiative, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to continue growing alongside a rapidly scaling company.If you’re looking for a role where your work has visible impact, your voice matters, and no two days look exactly the same, this role was built for you.What You’ll OwnMeet regularly with clients to develop personalized tax strategies and identify optimization opportunitiesManage preparation and review of Individual (1040), Partnership, and S Corporation tax filings alongside Staff Tax Associates and accounting team membersBuild strong client relationships through proactive communication, education, and ongoing supportCollaborate closely with bookkeeping, payroll, and operations teams to deliver a seamless and high-quality client experienceProvide guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to junior team members as the Tax team continues to growProactively spot risks, inefficiencies, and tax-saving opportunities while helping remove roadblocks during busy deadlinesEnsure client information, filings, and deliverables are completed accurately and on timeSupport process improvements and take on expanding responsibilities as the company continues to scaleWhat We’re Looking For3–5 years of hands-on tax preparation experienceExperience preparing and reviewing Individual (1040), Partnership, and S Corporation tax returnsProficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft ExcelStrong client-service and relationship-management skillsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentComfortable working with non-traditional business models and entrepreneurial clientsStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyGrowth mindset with excitement around learning, ownership, and continuous improvementInterest in the creator economy and working with content creators preferredCookie Finance is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.E-Verify Notice: Cookie Finance participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.