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US Tax Accountant (Philippines)

9mo ago
1800 –2900 USD / yearWorldwideRemote
Cas

US Tax Accountant (Philippines)

9mo ago
1800 –2900 USD / yearWorldwideRemotetax preparationtax planningcomplianceaccounting

Prepare and review complex US tax returns, lead tax planning, and collaborate with teams to improve compliance and advisory processes.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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 to apply

  • Application & Prescreening
  • Technical Assessment
  • Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
  • Client Interview
  • Employment Offer and Onboarding

Other

  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Leave a trail anyone can follow.
  • Keep folders organized, naming consistent, and documentation complete so any reviewer or auditor can follow your work quickly
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
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