US Tax Staff Accountant 06-2022

US Tax Staff Accountant—Job Description

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
>> Solid knowledge of US Tax Regulation, Tax Return Preparation, and Accounting Principles with a minimum of 2 years of prior hands-on experience.
>> ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
>Prepares corporate, partnership, S-corp, and individual returns, as well as other returns requested.
>Prepares trust returns.
>Makes adjusting entries and completes trial balances to prepare a tax return.
>Maintains a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package to set up clients, and reads and understands depreciation reports.
>Prepares tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns.
>Does tax research projects requiring more advanced technical and research skills.
>Initiates and reviews S-elections and requests for accounting changes as required.
>Becomes involved in tax planning for less complex client situations.
>Analyzes IRS notices and drafts responses.
>Responds to tax notices of any sort and does initial drafts of any letters required.
>Builds productive relationships with managers, senior managers, and partners by keeping them informed about work progress, and by adapting to various management styles.
>Works with confidential client matters; requires ability to keep matters confidential.

>> Prior CPA firm experience preferred.
>> Must be a licensed CPA in Phillippines.
>> Must demonstrate excellent handle of US English, including usage, pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
>> Must be able to clearly communicate complex topics to teammates and clients in both spoken and written US English.
>> Must be able to self-manage and timely deliver results on schedule for the assigned workload and projects, with minimal supervision.
>> Must be available remotely online during the 8am to 5pm US PST Monday - Friday. (No exceptions.)
>> Must be tech-savvy with online collaboration, tax, accounting, and other business SaaS applications. ( ---------- rome browser, Intuit Pro Connect Online, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Slack, Click-Up, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel, MS Word, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
>> Must have uninterrupted access to the high-speed internet and a dedicated and functioning PC workstation with webcam and microphone for regular online video communication.
>> Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a full background check.
>> Selected candidate will be required to demonstrate the required skills and experience during the probation period of 60 days at a probation-level salary. After successfully completing the probation period the salary will be increased as posted.
>> Ongoing US Tax Regulation paid professional training will be provided and required.

*** ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT: Resume, Cover Letter, and Work References. Applications without these attachments will not be considered.