Senior Tax Accountant

Taxceed; Philippines; Remote; PHP 4,137,000 - 6,047,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive compensation

Direct collaboration with CPA

Job summary

Taxceed is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to independently prepare accurate U.S. federal and state tax returns, including 1040, 1120-S, and 1065, with thorough workpapers and timely delivery.

In this fully remote role, you will own the preparation, review, and closure of assigned returns, while communicating blockers and improving processes using modern tax software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on U.S. tax preparation experience.
• Independently prepare Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065.
• Strong understanding of U.S. individual and pass-through taxation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare federal and state returns (Forms 1040, 1120-S, 1065).
• Review prior-year returns and supporting documents for accuracy.
• Prepare book-to-tax reconciliations (Schedules L, M-1, M-2).
• Reconcile balance sheets and evaluate deductions and elections.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure workpapers support amounts.

Skills

IRS forms prep

Book-to-tax

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

CPA

Enrolled Agent

Tools

Intuit ProConnect Tax Online

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Function: Tax Compliance / Tax Preparation

About the Role

Taxceed is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who can independently prepare accurate, complete, and review-ready U.S. tax returns.

Our clients are primarily business owners whose business and personal finances are closely connected. Accurate tax preparation is the foundation of our ability to help them reduce taxes, avoid costly mistakes, and make better financial decisions.

Your mission is to own the preparation of assigned tax returns from start to finish, including reviewing financial information, reconciling accounting records, applying tax law, investigating discrepancies, and delivering complete work ready for final review.

We're not looking for someone who simply enters numbers into tax software. We need someone who understands the accounting behind the return, thinks critically, catches their own mistakes, and takes responsibility for getting the work done.

This is an ownership role. You are expected to work independently, communicate proactively, and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of your work.

The Three Outcomes You'll Own

1. Accurate Tax Returns: Independently prepare federal and state individual and business tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065. Every return should be complete, technically accurate, and supported by organized workpapers.

2. Review-Ready Work: Reconcile financial statements, prepare book-to-tax adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and thoroughly review your own work before submission. The goal is minimal corrections during final review.

3. Reliable Execution: Manage assigned work, identify missing information early, communicate blockers, meet deadlines, and resolve review comments. Work should move forward without constant follow-up or supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065, including applicable federal and state schedules
• Review prior-year returns, financial statements, general ledgers, and supporting documents
• Prepare book-to-tax reconciliations, including Schedules L, M-1, and M-2
• Reconcile balance sheets, retained earnings, shareholder basis, distributions, and loansPrepare depreciation schedules and evaluate business deductions, elections, and carryforwards
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure amounts reported on returns are supported by workpapers

Quality Control & Technical Judgment

• Perform comprehensive self-reviews before submitting returns for final review
• Identify missing information, unusual transactions, and potential errors
• Research tax questions using authoritative sources and document conclusions
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities and elevate material issues
• Maintain clear, complete workpapers and follow standardized preparation checklists
• Manage assigned returns through preparation, review, and filing readiness
• Maintain accurate task statuses and deadlines in Karbon
• Communicate progress, questions, and blockers proactively
• Resolve review comments promptly and completely
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate recurring work
• Use modern technology and AI tools responsibly while independently verifying accuracy

Qualifications Required

• 4+ years of hands-on U.S. tax preparation experience, including multiple completed tax seasons
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065
• Strong understanding of U.S. individual and pass-through business taxationSolid accounting knowledge, including financial statements, book-to-tax reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
• Experience using professional U.S. tax preparation softwareStrong analytical skills, technical judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to investigate and resolve routine tax issues independently
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, take ownership, and deliver accurate work without close supervision
• We value demonstrated ability and judgment more than credentials or years of experience alone.

Preferred

• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience with Intuit ProConnect Tax Online
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel or Google Sheets
• Familiarity with Karbon or similar practice management software
• Experience with multi-state returns, real estate taxation, and closely held businesses
• Experience working remotely with a U.S.-based CPA firm
• Familiarity with tax research, automation, and AI-assisted workflows

This Role Is Not

• A data-entry position: You must understand the numbers and tax treatment, not simply populate forms.
• A junior preparer role: You must independently complete routine and moderately complex returns.
• A role where the reviewer finishes your work: You are responsible for reconciling, documenting, and checking your work before submission.
• A passive execution role: You must identify problems, communicate proactively, and follow through without repeated reminders.

The Type of Person

You take pride in producing accurate, complete work. When numbers don't reconcile, you investigate. When information is missing, you identify the gap. When tax treatment is unclear, you research it.

You don't confuse activity with progress. You prioritize finishing work, closing open items, and delivering results.

You're comfortable with technology, open to feedback, and always looking for better ways to work.

Most importantly, you take ownership. When you say a return is ready, the team can trust that it has been properly prepared, reconciled, and reviewed.

How Success Is Measured

• Returns completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Complete workpapers and required reconciliations for every return
• Missing information and technical issues identified early
• Review comments resolved promptly
• Accurate task statuses and proactive communication
• Increasing independence, efficiency, and productivity without sacrificing quality

How We Work

• Fully remote
• Core hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Time
• Regular collaboration with our global team
• Standardized workpapers, checklists, and quality control procedures
• Modern tax software, QuickBooks Online, and Karbon

What We Offer

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with room for growth
• Competitive compensation for your region
• Meaningful responsibility and autonomy
• Direct collaboration with an experienced CPA and firm founder
• Opportunities to develop technical expertise and tax planning knowledge
• Technology-enabled environment focused on continuous improvement

Why Taxceed

We help business owners keep more of their success. Our vision is to make financial complexity invisible to business owners. We start with taxes, connecting accurate financial information, proactive advice, and reliable execution so business owners can make better decisions and spend less time managing financial obligations.

Our promise is simple: More money. Fewer mistakes. Less work.

We're building a modern, technology-enabled firm that values professional judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement. We want people who think ahead, take ownership, and follow through.