• Prepare and review tax returns and reports, ensuring compliance with US federal, state, and local tax laws. • Analyze and calculate US sales tax, corporate income tax, payroll tax, property tax, excise tax, and other relevant tax areas. • Conduct research and stay updated on changes in US tax laws, advising the company on necessary adjustments. • Manage tax filings, payments, and reconciliation processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Perform detailed tax data analysis using advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SumIF, and data modeling. • Assist in tax audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance and legal, to support tax strategies and compliance. • Develop and maintain tax schedules and reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Support the implementation of new tax policies, procedures, and systems to enhance tax compliance and efficiency. • Provide input on tax-related matters during business transactions and decision-making processes.

• Problem-solving skills, capable of handling complex workflows and projects efficiently. • Engages effectively with high-value clients to optimize their account setups and enhance their overall experience with Uplinq’s services. • Is skilled in onboarding companies to a ready state for tax preparation, ensuring a seamless handoff to Tax Operations team. • Communicate and clearly convey and explain intricate tax and accounting data to clients as needed. • Will review financial statements and tax filings to determine data needs. • Drive continuous improvement in Uplinq’s automated bookkeeping and tax systems and contribute to our business intelligence solutions. • Carries out administrative duties such as gathering documents, scanning, filing, mailing, etc. • Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results. • Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication. • Provides information by answering questions and requests. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

WHO WE ARE Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC) , a licensed CPA firm. About the Role This opportunity focuses on providing tax expertise to portfolio operating companies backed by private equity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of private equity structures and deliver strategic tax solutions that support compliance and optimize outcomes for portfolio operating companies. Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Advisory Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations for portfolio companies. Interpret and apply U.S. tax code sections related to partnerships and other investment structures. Private Equity Expertise Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of private equity portfolio company structures, including partnerships, corporations, and various investment vehicles. Advise on tax-related intricacies of partnership structures, allocations, and distributions. Transaction Support Provide consulting and tax modeling for mergers & acquisitions (M\&A) and equity transactions. Collaborate with deal teams to assess tax implications and structure transactions efficiently. Requirements ADA REQUIREMENTS The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: •    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone •    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Cognitive/Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: •    Use written and oral communication skills. •    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. •    Observe and interpret situations. •    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and •    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.

• The Employment Tax Leader/Expert supports global employment tax compliance across 100+ countries • Partnering with senior tax directors, payroll teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders • Manage end‑to‑end tax processes and audits • Interpret legislative changes and provide technical guidance to ensure accurate filings and risk mitigation • Contributes to tax planning initiatives, drives policy and process improvements, and leverages technology, including AI to enhance global tax operations • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law changes and advise on required adjustments to stay compliant for a dedicated region and/or list of countries • Support development and implementation of tax planning strategies in partnership with senior tax directors and other enabling functions • Monitor and track internal tax trends, summarizing risk exposure, identifying policy/process improvement opportunities that will mitigate or reduce risk • Use enabling tools such as AI to enhance tax compliance across the globe