Proven scale: Tens of millions in online vehicle revenue processed for 20+ leading brands and their dealer networks in just over a year.
Trusted by all tiers: From publicly traded OEMs with billions in annual GMV to fast-growing newcomers and a broad dealer network.
Backed to win: $17.5M raised from Activant Capital, JPMorgan Payments, Winnebago Industries, Y Combinator, the Tesla alumni fund, and other strategic investors.
Be part of the team building the infrastructure powering the next era of vehicle commerce.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Tax & Compliance Research Specialist to lead the setup and ongoing maintenance of Ekho’s tax reporting and remission system. This role will focus on sales and use tax research, compliance, and process implementation for vehicle sales in all U.S. states. Once the tax system is established, you will also support broader operational research projects, including DMV compliance initiatives and other regulatory matters.
ResponsibilitiesResearch and monitor sales & use tax requirements for vehicle sale across all 50 states.
Lead the setup, documentation, and execution of Ekho’s tax reporting and remission process.
Support audits, reconciliations, and process improvements.
Maintain detailed records to support filings and future reviews.
Support other operational and regulatory research projects (e.g., DMV regulations, compliance reviews).
2+ years of experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, or related roles.
Strong knowledge of Sales and Use Tax remission, ideally across multiple states.
Familiarity with tax research methods and ability to interpret state-level statutes and regulations.
Experience with tax software platforms; Vertex experience strongly preferred.
Ability to take initiative on projects outside core tax work, including compliance and DMV research.
Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City.
Prior experience with vehicle or automotive sales taxation.
Strong communication skills for working cross-functionally with finance, operations, and external partners.
Experience operating autonomously in a fast-moving startup environment.
Competitive compensation and equity.
Health, dental.
401k.
Free lunch and dinners.
Annual team offsite.
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What We Do
Ekho turns your dealer website and showroom into a unified, automated sales engine. It handles financing, titling, registration, insurance, taxes, fraud detection, and compliance in all 50 states—so your team can sell more vehicles, increase margins, and close deals faster without adding headcount.
