Senior Tax Accountant | WFH

Cloudstaff; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudstaff is seeking a Senior Business Tax Accountant to work remotely from the Philippines. You will prepare and review complex multi‑entity business tax returns using Lacerte and QuickBooks Online for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.

You will mentor junior staff, support offshore teams, and stay current on federal and state tax developments for partnerships, S‑corps, and C‑corps, combining technical tax knowledge with hands‑on tax software proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 5+ years of business income tax preparation experience
• Hands-on experience with Lacerte and QBO
• Knowledge of US federal/state income tax for partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps
• Experience with complex, multi-entity returns and interconnected books
• CPA license preferred; licensure not required immediately, years of experience may compensate

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state business income tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations.
• Handle complex, multi-entity engagements with interconnected liabilities, receivables, and fund movement.
• Review returns prepared by junior tax staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Mentor and lead junior tax staff; support offshore team training and development.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Leadership

Client communication

Time management

Mentoring

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license (US or PH) or candidate

Tools

Lacerte

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Excel

Job description

Work-From-Home (CS Everywhere) - A work setup with unlimited access to the office and combined the flexibility and cost savings that comes with working from world-class offices

The Senior Business Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing complex business and multi-entity income tax returns for a portfolio of the firm's clients, using Lacerte as the primary preparation platform and QuickBooks Online (QBO) as the source of client books. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of business tax filings, supports the resolution of complex tax matters, and mentors junior tax staff. The ideal candidate combines deep technical business tax knowledge with strong hands‑on Lacerte and QBO proficiency and the ability to manage multiple engagements and interconnected entities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review federal and state business income tax returns for partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations.
• Handle complex, multi-entity engagements where clients hold numerous companies with interconnected liabilities, receivables, and fund movement.
• Prepare returns directly in Lacerte, managing the full workflow from data import through diagnostics, e-file review, and finalization.
• Work from client books maintained in QuickBooks Online (QBO): review the general ledger, reconcile balances, and translate financials into accurate tax workpapers.
• Review returns prepared by junior tax staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Identify business tax planning opportunities and potential exposures for assigned clients.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues, documenting conclusions clearly.
• Stay current on federal and state tax law changes affecting the business client base.

Client & Engagement Management

• Serve as a senior point of contact for assigned business tax clients on filings and tax questions.
• Communicate with clients regarding required documentation, results, and open items.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously, especially during peak filing periods.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and review the work of junior business tax staff.
• Support downstream training of the offshore team as the practice scales.

RequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.5+ years of business income tax preparation experience, preferably in public accounting or outsourced tax services.Hands‑on experience preparing returns in Lacerte.Strong working proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO).Strong knowledge of US federal and state income tax for businesses (partnerships, S‑corps, and C‑corps).Experience with complex, multi-entity returns and interconnected books.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Ideal but not requiredCPA license (US or Philippine) or CPA candidate. CPA is preferred; additional years of experience will be compensated in lieu of licensure., Experience supervising or mentoring junior tax staff., Familiarity with QBO cleanup, adjusting entries, and month‑end close.Core CompetenciesDeep technical business income tax knowledgeLacerte and QuickBooks Online proficiencyLeadership and staff mentorshipClient communication and relationship managementAnalytical thinking and problem solvingTime management and prioritization under deadline pressure