Part-Time CPA /EA Tax Accountant (US Business Tax Returns) 🧾📊 – Remote

Company Overview Our client is a finance and advisory firm that supports founders, CEOs, and CFOs with outsourced accounting, tax, and financial operations. They work with businesses and individuals across industries — including real estate, SaaS, and investment firms — helping them manage bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting without building a full in-house team. Because the work directly impacts tax compliance, financial accuracy, and client outcomes, precision and reliability are critical. Mistakes here don’t just create internal issues — they can affect filings, liabilities, and client trust. Your Role We’re hiring a CPA / EA Tax Accountant to support US business tax returns (e.g., Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065) for a Part-Time position to start (5-10hr/week), with the possibility of transitioning to full-time down the road. This is an execution-focused role. You’ll work closely with senior tax professionals and be responsible for preparing returns, organizing client documentation, and supporting filings with a high level of accuracy. This is not a strategy-heavy or advisory role — the focus is on doing the work well, consistently, and on time. Strong communication is essential. You’ll be working in a remote team supporting US-based clients, so clarity and responsiveness matter. You’ll: - Prepare US business tax returns (e.g., 1120 / 1120S / 1065) under supervision - Work from client financials (trial balance, general ledger) and supporting workpapers (depreciation schedules, K-1s, book-to-tax adjustments, etc.) - Support tax filings and compliance processes (including extensions and state filings as applicable) - Organize and review client financial documentation - Assist senior accountants with tax preparation and deliverables - Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready - Track deadlines and support timely submissions during tax cycles - Communicate clearly with internal teams on progress, blockers, and updates You Bring: - 2–5+ years of experience in accounting or tax roles - 3-5 years with a completed CPA or EA certificate - Hands-on experience with US business tax returns (1120 / 1120S / 1065 or similar) - Strong understanding of business tax basics (entity structures, income/expenses, depreciation, deductions, credits) - Good written and spoken English (critical for this role) - High attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to follow structured processes and meet deadlines - Comfort working in a remote, distributed team Bonus Points: - Experience working with US-based clients or firms - Experience in tax season environments (high volume of returns) - Familiarity with tools like QuickBooks, tax software, or Excel - Experience with multi-entity clients (multiple returns, consolidations, or partnership allocations) - Exposure to industries like real estate, SaaS, or investment funds What’s Offered: - Fully remote contractor role - Work aligned with U.S. business hours (overlap required) - Competitive USD compensation (based on experience) - 20 days PTO + U.S. holidays - High exposure to US tax work and real-world client scenarios - Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving finance team Interview Process 1️⃣ Application review 2️⃣ Recruiter screen — experience and alignment 4️⃣ Hiring manager interview — technical depth and approach to tax work 5️⃣ Short challenge to assess skills 6️⃣ Final conversation — expectations and team fit 🔴 Important Note This role requires strong English communication and real experience with US business tax returns (e.g., 1120 / 1120S / 1065). Candidates without hands-on experience preparing business returns or with limited communication ability will not be considered. Originally posted on Himalayas