Tax Intern

Grindr • Palo Alto, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax team at Grindr supports the company’s global growth by ensuring compliance with state and local tax requirements while continuously improving internal tax processes. This role will be part of the Finance organization and will report to a member of the Tax team. As a Tax Intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting day-to-day tax operations and helping the team stay organized, responsive, and efficient as the business scales. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining compliance and strengthening the operational foundation that supports Grindr’s roadmap.

Requirements

• Ability to commit 10–15 hours per week during standard business hours
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, documents, and basic data tracking tools (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in tax, accounting, or finance operations

Nice To Haves

• Have coursework or prior exposure to accounting, tax, finance, or a related field
• Have experience working with financial documentation or administrative processes
• Have familiarity with process documentation or workflow improvement

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing, tracking, and responding to state corporate income tax notices in a timely and organized manner
• Help maintain and organize tax records, workpapers, and correspondence to ensure accurate and easily accessible documentation
• Support ongoing efforts to streamline and improve tax department processes and internal workflows
• Partner with members of the Tax and broader Finance teams to support day-to-day operational needs
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees