Sr. Associate - US Tax (Global Mobility)

Talent Toppers; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Toppers is seeking a Senior Associate to focus on US taxation with international tax provisions knowledge. You will prepare and review Form 1040, including foreign income credits and exclusions, and work with onshore US teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in US individual taxation, EA certification for manager level, and strong client communication. Prior GMS/expat review experience is a plus in a fast-paced KPO/BPO setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in US Individual Taxation with focus on Form 1040.
• Enrolled Agent certification mandatory for manager level.
• Experience with Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit) for Employment Income.
• Experience with Form 2555 (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion).
• Review experience for Global Mobility Services (GMS) expatriate tax returns is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review high volumes of Form 1040 returns.
• Provide client-facing support and resolve queries.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with US clients/onshore teams.

Skills

US tax rules

Tax software

Client communication

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Education

CA

CPA

CMA

Tax qualifications

Tools

Lacerte

UltraTax

GMS tools

Job description

The Role: This role will focus on US Taxation with specialized knowledge of international tax provisions (1116 + 2555), and review capabilities — someone who can deliver high-quality work and communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Core Experience Requirements

• Total Experience: 3-5 years in US Individual Taxation, primarily focused on preparing and reviewing Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return).
• Enrolled Agent certification is mandatory for manager level.

Key Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on exposure to Form 1040 – candidates should have prepared/reviewed a high volume of complex 1040 returns.
• Mandatory experience in: Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit) – specifically for Employment Income.
• Form 2555 (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion).
• These indicate the role involves clients with international income (expats, foreign residents, or employees working abroad).
• Review Experience (Critical for certain candidates): If the candidate has worked on Form 1040 GMS (Global Mobility Services / expatriate tax returns), they must have at least 1 year of review experience. Pure preparation experience without review may not suffice for GMS candidates.

Skill Set & Soft Skills:

• Technical Skills:
• Deep knowledge of US tax rules related to foreign income, credits, exclusions, and deductions.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., Lacerte, UltraTax, or GMS-specific tools).
• Ability to handle complex scenarios like dual-status taxpayers, foreign housing exclusions, etc.

Communication Skills (Very Important):

• Experience in client-facing interactions, query resolution, or coordinating with US clients / onshore teams.
• Other Desirable Traits:
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, process-driven environment (typical of KPO/BPO tax teams).
• Attention to detail and quality focus (review-level accuracy expected).
• Team player with mentoring potential (as it’s a Senior Associate role).
• Education: CA, CPA (preferred), CMA, or relevant tax qualifications. Strong commerce/tax background