The posting
About the Company:
MIKO is an advanced consumer robotics innovation lab focused on the mission of bringing Robotics and AI to every consumer home. Founded by young and dynamic entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay, Miko is a global deep-tech company with offices in the US, UK, and India, serving customers across 140+ countries. Miko operates a unique subscription-based content and hardware platform for kids, powered by patented technology.
Website: https://in.miko.ai/
About the Role:
We are seeking a taxation-focused Senior Accountant with deep expertise in US federal, state, and local taxation, along with strong knowledge of US GAAP. This role is critical in ensuring end-to-end tax compliance for the US entity, including income tax, sales & use tax, payroll taxes, and information returns.
The ideal candidate will be based in India and will work closely with US CPAs, tax advisors, payroll providers, and internal stakeholders to manage complex multi-state and multi-entity tax matters, especially for ecommerce operations.
Role Overview:
This is a hands-on role responsible for US tax compliance, filings, reconciliations, and audit support, along with oversight of accounting, payroll taxation, and ecommerce tax reporting. The position requires strong ownership of deadlines, accuracy, and coordination with external consultants.
Key Responsibilities:
US Taxation & Compliance (Primary Focus)
- Own US federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation and coordination of:
- Form 1120 / 1120S filings
- State income and franchise tax filings
Manage sales & use tax compliance across multiple US states:
- Nexus analysis
- Registration, filings, and remittances
- Reconciliation of sales tax collected via ecommerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, etc.)
Oversee payroll tax compliance, including:
- Federal, state, and local payroll tax filings
- W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 reporting
- Coordinate and support tax audits, notices, and assessments from IRS and state authorities
- Work closely with US tax consultants and CPAs for tax planning, provisioning, and annual filings
- Assist in tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations as per US GAAP
Accounting & Reporting Support:
- Maintain books of accounts in compliance with US GAAP
- Support month-end and year-end close, with a focus on tax-sensitive accounts
- Prepare and review tax-related reconciliations, including accrued taxes, prepaid taxes, and liabilities
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, COGS, and expense classification from a tax perspective
Ecommerce & Multi-Entity Operations:
- Handle ecommerce accounting with a tax lens, including marketplace facilitator rules
- Manage intercompany accounting and tax implications across the US, India, and other entities
- Support transfer pricing documentation and coordination with consultants
- Perform multi-currency accounting and FX impact analysis on tax balances
Process Improvement & Controls:
- Strengthen tax compliance processes, calendars, and internal controls
- Implement improvements to reduce tax risks and ensure audit readiness
- Maintain proper documentation for all tax filings and assessments
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- 5+ years of experience, with strong hands-on exposure to US taxation
- US federal & state income tax
- Sales & use tax (multi-state)
- Payroll taxes and information reporting
- Experience coordinating with US CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar ERPs
- Familiarity with ecommerce platforms and their tax reporting mechanisms
- Strong analytical, documentation, and deadline-management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with US ecommerce or consumer product companies
- Exposure to multi-state sales tax nexus and marketplace facilitator laws
- Working knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany tax matters
- Prior experience supporting tax audits or IRS/state notices
Work Hours:
- Flexible, with availability to align with US time zones for tax coordination, filings, and discussions
