CPA / Tax Accountant (US Business Tax Returns) 🧾📊 – Remote

Company Overview Our client is a finance and advisory firm that supports founders, CEOs, and CFOs with outsourced accounting, tax, and financial operations. They work with businesses and individuals across industries — including real estate, SaaS, and investment firms — helping them manage bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting without building a full in-house team. Because the work directly impacts tax compliance, financial accuracy, and client outcomes, precision and reliability are critical. Mistakes here don’t just create internal issues — they can affect filings, liabilities, and client trust. Your Role We’re hiring a CPA / Tax Accountant to support US business tax returns (e.g., Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065). This is an execution-focused role. You’ll work closely with senior tax professionals and be responsible for preparing returns, organizing client documentation, and supporting filings with a high level of accuracy. This is not a strategy-heavy or advisory role — the focus is on doing the work well, consistently, and on time. Strong communication is essential. You’ll be working in a remote team supporting US-based clients, so clarity and responsiveness matter. You’ll: Prepare US business tax returns (e.g., 1120 / 1120S / 1065) under supervision Work from client financials (trial balance, general ledger) and supporting workpapers (depreciation schedules, K-1s, book-to-tax adjustments, etc.) Support tax filings and compliance processes (including extensions and state filings as applicable) Organize and review client financial documentation Assist senior accountants with tax preparation and deliverables Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready Track deadlines and support timely submissions during tax cycles Communicate clearly with internal teams on progress, blockers, and updates You Bring: 2–5+ years of experience in accounting or tax roles Hands-on experience with US business tax returns (1120 / 1120S / 1065 or similar) CPA (completed or in progress preferred) or EA Strong understanding of business tax basics (entity structures, income/expenses, depreciation, deductions, credits) Good written and spoken English (critical for this role) High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to follow structured processes and meet deadlines Comfort working in a remote, distributed team Bonus Points: Experience working with US-based clients or firms Experience in tax season environments (high volume of returns) Familiarity with tools like QuickBooks, tax software, or Excel Experience with multi-entity clients (multiple returns, consolidations, or partnership allocations) Exposure to industries like real estate, SaaS, or investment funds What’s Offered: Fully remote contractor role Work aligned with U.S. business hours (overlap required) Competitive USD compensation (based on experience) 20 days PTO + U.S. holidays High exposure to US tax work and real-world client scenarios Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving finance team Interview Process 1️⃣ Application review 2️⃣ Recruiter screen — experience and alignment 4️⃣ Hiring manager interview — technical depth and approach to tax work 5️⃣ Short challenge to assess skills 6️⃣ Final conversation — expectations and team fit 🔴 Important Note This role requires strong English communication and real experience with US business tax returns (e.g., 1120 / 1120S / 1065). Candidates without hands-on experience preparing business returns or with limited communication ability will not be considered.