Tax Preparer (Staff)

Our Company

At DOXA, we are dedicated to connecting businesses with top-tier talent across various industries. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that drive exceptional outsourcing services, enabling companies to expand their teams and grow their operations seamlessly.

What sets DOXA apart is our commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive team culture. Join us and be part of a culture that prioritizes your happiness and well-being, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Role

We're seeking a detail-oriented Staff Tax Preparer. This role is designed for a developing public-accounting tax professional who can work from source documents, clear review points, and meet recurring tax deadlines.

You'll play a key role in preparing U.S. individual and business tax returns for review and helping maintain accurate, well-supported client files.

Location: Must be in The Philippines – Remote.

Environment: Philippines and International Teams.

Language: Advanced English (B2+ - C1).

Time zone: Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

Contract: Full Time

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or any related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on U.S. tax preparation experience in a CPA firm or comparable tax practice; experience preparing Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, or 1120 and related state returns preferred; experience with franchise or multi-location businesses a plus.
• Skills: Ability to read individual and business tax source documents and prepare accurate supporting workpapers; working knowledge of U.S. federal tax return preparation, including small-business returns; good Excel skills; experience with professional tax software and QuickBooks Online or similar bookkeeping systems preferred; experience with Tax Dome, Drake, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft 365, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, and Juno).
• Characteristics: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and tax deadlines; clear written and verbal English communication; commitment to client confidentiality; resolves review comments promptly and maintains current knowledge of tax-preparation procedures.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and applicable state individual and business income tax returns using client records, tax workpapers, and firm software.
• Review client-provided financial statements, tax returns, K-1s, and supporting schedules for completeness, requesting missing items through established channels.
• Reconcile tax workpapers to client books, prepare supporting schedules, and identify items requiring adjustments or senior review.
• Perform initial research on routine tax questions and document findings for the senior preparer or tax manager, escalating complex issues to senior staff.
• Submit organized, review-ready files with clear supporting documentation, coordinating with bookkeepers and tax administrators to resolve reconciliation questions and missing documents.