Senior Tax Accountant | WFH

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

Benefits offered by this job

HMO Coverage

Annual Performance Review with Salary

Employee Share Units program

Flexible leave credits

In-house psychiatrist

International career growth

Weekly office perks: coffee, meals, or

Beer Fridays

PICPA membership

Mental Wellness EAP

PC/Laptop provided

Job summary

Cloudstaff Philippines Inc. is seeking a Senior Business Tax Accountant in the Philippines to prepare and review complex business income tax returns for multi-entity portfolios. This role uses Lacerte as the primary platform and QBO as the client books source, ensuring accuracy and tax integrity.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, manage multiple engagements, and stay current on federal and state tax changes affecting business clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review the general ledger in QBO, reconcile balances, and translate financials into tax workpapers.
• Review returns prepared by junior tax staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Mentorship

Multi-entity tax experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Lacerte

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required

• Bachelor'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 required

• CPA 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 Competencies

• Deep technical business income tax knowledge
• Lacerte and QuickBooks Online proficiency
• Leadership and staff mentorship
• Client communication and relationship management
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Time management and prioritization under deadline pressure

Perks and Benefits

• HMO Coverage
• ALE Club : Accountants Leading Evolution, be part of a community of accountants within Cloudstaff that serves as a platform to connect with their colleagues
• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Exclusive partnership with the IPA to offer a professional CPD pathway
• Exclusive partnerships that offer Cloudstaff accountants additional training sessions
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency, and sick leaves
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• International career growth and connections
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff - Free Coffee, Meals, and Beer Fridays!
• Membership with PICPA
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• Quarterly perks boxes for WFH staff, offering groceries and snacks to keep you fueled
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties - with items to give away and cash prizes!
• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection