Job Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant with specialized experience in preparing U.S. tax returns for individuals and businesses. This role is ideal for a professional who can work efficiently, maintain high accuracy under strict deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a growing accounting firm. You will work directly under the firm owner’s review, ensuring quality assurance while helping to finalize critical filings.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, Part-time (20 hours per week). Flexible schedule, but must include some overlap with U.S. Central Standard Time (CST) business hours.

Responsibilities

• Return Preparation: Prepare and input financial data into U.S. individual and business tax returns.
• Data Classification: Determine proper line-item placement and reporting for standard tax scenarios.
• Document Review: Review source documents and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Workpaper Management: Maintain organized digital workpapers and supporting documentation for every return.
• Issue Identification: Proactively identify unusual tax situations or missing information and escalate them appropriately.
• Filing Support: Support the timely completion of tax returns during peak filing periods to ensure no deadlines are missed.

Requirements

• U.S. Tax Expertise: Proven experience preparing U.S. personal and business tax returns.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. tax forms, schedules, and IRS filing requirements.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Time Management: Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize a diverse workload effectively.
• Communication: Strong organizational and communication skills for team collaboration.
• Independent Execution: Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with broader team goals.

Position Details

• Immediate Focus: Focus on completing remaining tax season filings (approximately 15–20 returns).
• Supervision: Work directly with and under the review of the firm owner for quality assurance.
• Environment: Fully integrated member of a remote team using established firm standards.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.