US Tax Accountant

Philippines (100% Remote) · Full-Time Independent Contractor · $1,800–$2,900 USD/month Be the expert clients trust at the moment it matters most — tax time. You prepare and review complex returns, lead smart tax planning, and turn dense regulations into practical guidance people can actually act on. ABOUT THE ROLE You’ll own the work that keeps leaders calm and compliant: multi-entity return preparation and review, clear planning memos, airtight workpapers, and timely sign-offs. You’ll spot elections, credits, and apportionment issues before they become problems — then explain them in plain English. You’ll collaborate with U.S.-based teams, mentor junior staff, and help modernize how small businesses and CPA firms handle compliance and advisory. You’ll sharpen playbooks — checklists, review notes, and close calendars — so every busy season feels a little less busy. Note: This role is open to both Tax Accountant and Tax Manager candidates, depending on experience. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE You’re detail-obsessed but practical — you know when to go deep and when to move You can explain tough topics (basis, §199A, depreciation methods) without jargon You thrive in busy seasons because your SOPs, checklists, and calendars are dialed in You enjoy coaching others and raising the quality bar You look for automation and small process wins that compound over time WHAT YOU’LL OWN Tax Preparation & Review Own the work that keeps clients calm and compliant. Drive tax intake end-to-end: organizers, smart document requests, kickoff calls; map client TBs and prior-year returns to this year’s workplan Entity returns (1065/1120/1120-S): build and review K-1s, capital accounts, partner/shareholder basis and at-risk; evaluate §199A (QBI) eligibility and limitations; assess reasonable compensation for S-corp shareholder-employees Individual returns (1040): prepare clean Schedules A/B/C/D/E, Form 4797, 6252, passive activity loss and basis tracking, 1099-B reconciliations, wash sale checks; roll forward carryforwards (NOL, capital loss, AMT credits) and manage ES payments/safe harbors Multi-state & SALT: calculate apportionment, manage nexus updates, composite/non-resident returns, and PTE/SALT cap workaround elections where applicable Credits & elections: surface and document opportunities (R&D, 179/bonus choices, accounting method changes, late elections relief memos) Fixed assets & depreciation: maintain Form 4562 schedules, asset ledgers, and disposal/partial disposition rules; reconcile book vs. tax depreciation Quality & sign-off: build audit-ready workpapers with clear tick marks, review notes, and support; manage e-file submissions, acknowledgments, and extensions Notices & follow-through: draft concise responses to IRS/state notices, set reminders for follow-ups, and keep clients calm with clear options and timelines Calendar discipline: own busy-season checkpoints (intake → prep → review → client Q&A → e-file) and off-season planning (estimates, projections, method changes) Client Collaboration Translate code into decisions. Join standing calls, summarize impacts (cash, rate, timing), and deliver one-page takeaways leaders can act on Translate code citations into plain-English business decisions Workflow & Process Build the systems that make the busy season survivable. Standardize SOPs, checklists, and review gates Set up rules and automations in tax and accounting tools to reduce manual steps Capture wins in a living playbook Data Integrity Leave a trail anyone can follow. Keep folders organized, naming consistent, and documentation complete so any reviewer or auditor can follow your work quickly WHAT YOU’LL BRING Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline 2+ years of U.S. tax experience preparing and reviewing 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S Strong command of U.S. federal and state tax rules; comfort with GAAP and IRS procedures Tax software proficiency: ProConnect, UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, or similar Cloud-first toolkit: QuickBooks Online, Xero; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivots) Confident written and spoken English; client-facing presence Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH-based) Preferred (nice to have): HNW 1040s (K-1s, Schedule C/E), multi-state, consolidated or international exposure (GILTI/FTC) Form 990 (nonprofits) and Form 1041 (Estates & Trusts) experience or familiarity HOW WE WORK Quality: Review notes, standardized workpapers, and tidy supporting schedules — every time Security: MFA, least-privilege access, and secure file sharing are non-negotiable Collaboration: Slack/Zoom/Teams standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles WHY CAS IS DIFFERENT We are not a gig platform. We are not a freelance marketplace. We are not short-term staffing. We invest in professionals who want to build a real career serving U.S. clients. At CAS, you get: Career-level USD compensation: $1,800–$2,900 USD/month based on experience and scope Permanent remote work — done right Full company equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories) 15 days PTO annually + local holidays off Guaranteed annual increases Referral rewards up to $1,000 Monthly flexible stipend (CAS Flex Perks) Structured onboarding and support A culture that actually shows up CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY This is an independent contractor engagement based in the Philippines. Full-time exclusivity is required — candidates must not hold other part-time or freelance engagements once hired. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply. APPLICATION PROCESS Application & Prescreening Technical Assessment Profile and Pre-interview Preparation Client Interview Employment Offer and Onboarding READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? 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