US Tax Accountant (Remote)

The Role

Our client is looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting-related functions for the client, such as processing tax returns, coordinating the collection of required documents and information, bookkeeping, research, reconciliation, and budgeting.

Location: Must be residing in the Philippines – Remote

Environment: Philippines and International Teams

Language: Advanced English (B2+ - C1)

Time zone: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (9:00 pm to 6:00 am Philippine Time

Employment Type: Full-time

Requirement

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a finance-related field

Certification: Being licensed as a certified public accountant is a plus

Skill

• 5 years of US tax experience, both in US Individual and Business Tax
• Proficient in tax and accounting software/tools such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, CCH Access/ProFX Tax, Intelliconnect Tax Research, Intelliforms, Tax Tools, CFS Payroll, Practice Management Time Entry, Accounting Research, PFX Tax Planning, Proseries Tax Planner, CCH Engagement External Bookkeeping
• Excellent grasp of all Microsoft 365 applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude in data management, analytics, and reporting preparation
• Ability to function in an autonomous environment—independent worker, self-directed

Essential Functions

Prepare the following tax return

• Personal Tax Return
• Business Tax Return
• Review client books and make adjustments for year-end
• Recognize and make journal entries for M-1 Adjustments
• Prepare depreciation schedule
• Prepare a uniform capitalization work paper
• Prepare construction client work papers, like completed contract/percentage of completion
• Use engagement for the tax trial balance
• Handle correspondences with IRS and state agencies and teleconferences, and perform the following tasks:
• Perform external bookkeeping and perform the following relevant tasks
• Adjust the balance sheet after the tax returns are completed
• Handle year-end adjustment
• Provide internal and external QuickBooks support for our clients
• Collect tax return information for the tax preparer