Tax Associate - Partnership Tax

ROLE PURPOSE

Support Graphite Financial’s US-based Tax Management team on a large, active partnership tax engagement and contribute to the broader Tax Service Line on an ongoing basis. The Tax Associate — Partnership Tax Support is a full-time, permanent member of the Graphite tax team based in India, responsible for executing partnership tax preparation, compliance support, and general tax assistance under the direction of senior US-based tax professionals.

This role begins immediately with a high-volume, time-sensitive partnership tax engagement running through September 15. From day one, you will be expected to contribute meaningfully including preparing returns, processing K-1s, maintaining work papers, and supporting the engagement team with accuracy and professionalism. Beyond the immediate project, this is a permanent role with a long-term career path within Graphite’s growing Tax Service Line.

This role is based in India and supports US-based clients and colleagues. You will work in English, operate to US GAAP and US federal tax standards, and be held to the same quality and professionalism expectations as any Graphite team member. Immediate availability to join is a firm requirement. Candidates who require a notice period cannot be considered at this time.

• US Tax Knowledge: You understand US federal tax concepts — particularly as they apply to partnerships and pass-through entities. You are not learning the basics here; you are applying them every day on real client engagements.
• Partnership Tax Fundamentals: You have prepared or supported the preparation of Form 1065 returns, processed K-1 packages, and worked with allocation schedules and book-to-tax adjustments. You understand what you are doing to the return, not just how to enter data.
• Accuracy Under Volume and Pressure: The immediate engagement involves significant volume over a compressed timeline. Your work must be accurate even when the pace is high. Errors slow the entire team down and affect real clients.
• Execution Without Constant Direction: Senior team members will assign and review your work, but they will not walk you through every step. You take clear instructions, execute accurately, and ask precise questions when something is genuinely unclear.
• Professional Written Communication in English: Every email, workpaper, and deliverable you produce will be reviewed by US-based colleagues. Your written communication must be clear, professional, and accurate in English at all times.
• Cross-Timezone Reliability: You support a US-based team across a significant time difference. Reliability, responsiveness within agreed windows, and proactive communication about your progress are non-negotiable.
• Immediate Availability: This engagement is active now. There is no time for a transition period. Candidates must be able to join immediately and contribute from their first day.

• Prepare federal and state partnership tax returns (Form 1065) and supporting schedules under the review and direction of the US-based Tax Manager or Senior Tax Manager
• Calculate and document basic 704(b) capital account maintenance and book-tax differences under senior supervision
• Respond to review notes from the Tax Manager promptly and completely, resolving open items without requiring repeated follow-up

• Support the broader Tax Service Line with federal and state income tax compliance for C-corporations and multi-entity structures as assigned
• Assist in the preparation of tax planning support, technical research summaries, and client communication support materials under senior direction
• Help maintain tax calendars, filing trackers, and deadline management…