Compliance Associate Intern
Inkle
About Inkle
Inkle is a US tax & accounting software startup based in San Francisco and Bangalore, serving US technology startups. Their mission is to make accounting, tax, and compliance easy, scalable, affordable, and on-demand for US-registered companies through software and human services. Inkle launched in 2022, serves over 500 US companies, and is growing rapidly, backed by leading global VC funds.
About the Role
The Compliance team ensures hundreds of US startups remain in good standing with Federal, state, and local authorities, handling annual reports, franchise tax, registered agent services, foreign qualifications, and federal information returns. This role seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Associate (Intern) to assist in preparing, tracking, and filing compliances on time. The intern will learn US corporate compliance and perform work that protects customers from penalties and late fees.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file state and federal compliances for customers.
- Support entity-related filings and changes across US states.
- Track compliance deadlines and flag delays.
- Collect and verify customer documents before filing.
- Maintain accurate customer records and filing confirmations.
- Respond to customer queries on filings and notices.
- Suggest improvements for workflow speed and accuracy.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to work with Slack, G Suite (Google Workspace), and CRM tools.
- Curiosity to learn US corporate compliance.
- Willingness to work some overlap hours with US customers.
- A high sense of ownership and reliability.
Qualifications
- Students or fresh graduates in Commerce, Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
- Exceptional attention to detail (double-checking names, numbers, dates, addresses).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Good to Have
- Basic understanding of US entity types (C-Corp, LLC) or Delaware franchise tax.
- Experience with compliance, secretarial, or filing work (internships or college projects).
- Enthusiasm to learn and work.