Junior Income Tax Associate

Howard; Buenos Aires; Remote; ARS 61,786,000 - 92,678,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Unlimited PTO

Remote work

10 holidays per year

Performance reviews

Growth path

Learning culture

Supportive team

Job summary

Howard Financial is seeking a Junior Income Tax Associate to join our growing tax team and prepare U.S. federal and state returns for a portfolio of clients across Vacation Rental, Hospitality, Consumer & E-Commerce, and Development & Real Estate.

You'll work closely with Tax Managers who review your work, coach you, and gradually hand you more complex engagements. This is a hands-on, learning-heavy role with exposure to individual, partnership, and corporate returns.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience preparing U.S. income tax returns.
• Knowledge of Forms 1040, 1065, and 1120-S, including K-1 flows to individuals.
• Hands-on experience with professional tax software (UltraTax, Lacerte, ProConnect, CCH Axcess, Drake, or similar).
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Professional written and spoken English strong enough to work with U.S.-based teammates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1120, for review by a Tax Manager.
• Prepare extensions and quarterly estimated tax payment calculations.
• Gather and organize client documents (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, trial balances), and follow up on anything missing.
• Tie book-to-tax adjustments back to the client's financial statements and general ledger.
• Prepare supporting workpapers, including fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Help draft responses to IRS and state notices under a manager's guidance.
• Keep the tax deadline tracker and client files current, so nothing slips during busy season.
• Flag questions and inconsistencies early, rather than waiting to be asked.

Skills

U.S. tax returns

CPA firm experience

Excel skills

English fluency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

UltraTax

Lacerte

ProConnect

CCH Axcess

Drake

Job description

About Howard Financial

Howard Financial is a tech-forward outsourced accounting and finance firm serving clients across Vacation Rental, Hospitality, Consumer & E-Commerce, and Development & Real Estate. We combine strong technical accounting with modern tools to give our clients clarity and confidence in their numbers.

About the Role

We're looking for a Junior Income Tax Associate to join our growing tax team and prepare U.S. federal and state income tax returns for a portfolio of clients across our four industries. You'll work closely with our Tax Managers, who will review your work, coach you, and gradually hand you more complex engagements.

This is a hands-on, learning-heavy role. You'll get exposure to individual, partnership, and corporate returns, and build a solid foundation in U.S. income tax inside a fast-moving, multi-client environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare U.S. federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1120, for review by a Tax Manager
• Prepare extensions and quarterly estimated tax payment calculations
• Gather and organize client documents (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, trial balances), and follow up on anything missing
• Tie book-to-tax adjustments back to the client's financial statements and general ledger
• Prepare supporting workpapers, including fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Help draft responses to IRS and state notices under a manager's guidance
• Keep the tax deadline tracker and client files current, so nothing slips during busy season
• Flag questions and inconsistencies early, rather than waiting to be asked

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience preparing U.S. income tax returns, at a CPA firm, an outsourcing firm, or an in-house tax team
• Working knowledge of Forms 1040, 1065, and 1120-S, including how K-1s flow to individual returns
• Hands-on experience with professional tax software (UltraTax, Lacerte, ProConnect, CCH Axcess, Drake, or similar)
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Professional written English and spoken English strong enough to work with U.S.-based teammates

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi-state returns or real estate and pass-through entities
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Xero

Backgrounds That Fit

Tax associates or staff accountants from U.S.-focused CPA firms, outsourcing firms, or shared-service centers who have completed at least one or two tax seasons and want to grow toward senior and manager-level tax work.

Is Howard Right for You?

Howard isn't for everyone, and that's intentional. We're a fast-growing startup, which means things move quickly, priorities shift, and not every process is fully built yet. We're looking for people who:

• Take initiative and act before being asked
• Aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and dig into the details, even when the work isn't glamorous
• See ambiguity as an opportunity to build, not a reason to wait
• Are hungry to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time

If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Quarterly performance bonus, tied to team and individual results
• Unlimited paid time off
• 100% remote work, collaborating with a global team from anywhere
• 10 paid holidays per year; choose local or U.S. holidays
• Annual performance reviews with clear feedback and growth discussions
• A clear path to grow into Senior and Manager-level tax roles as the tax practice expands
• Learning culture where curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement are encouraged
• A supportive team of sharp, friendly people who care about great work