US Tax Accountant (Remote - Philippines)

Cloud Accountant Staffing - Careers; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,286,000 - 2,429,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Competitive USD salary

PTO / holidays

Annual salary progression

Referral rewards

CAS Flex Perks

Structured onboarding

Job summary

Cloud Accountant Staffing - Careers is seeking experienced tax professionals for US tax preparation and review. You will own multi-entity returns, draft planning memos, and maintain audit‑ready workpapers while mentoring junior staff. Collaboration with US teams and ongoing SOP improvements are key.

Role may suit Tax Accountant or Tax Manager depending on experience; strong English communications and night-shift readiness for PH time zones are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of U.S. tax experience preparing and reviewing 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S.
• Strong command of U.S. federal and state tax rules; comfort with GAAP and IRS procedures.
• Tax software proficiency: ProConnect, UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, or similar.
• Cloud‑first toolkit: QuickBooks Online, Xero; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Confident written and spoken English; client‑facing presence.
• Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH‑based).

Responsibilities

• Own multi-entity U.S. return preparation and review.
• Prepare planning memos, workpapers, and sign‑offs.
• Explain elections, credits, and apportionment plainly.
• Mentor junior staff and help modernize compliance playbooks.
• Participate in calls, summarize impacts, and deliver takeaways.

Skills

U.S. tax knowledge

English communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ProConnect

UltraTax

Drake

Lacerte

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Job description

Be the expert clients trust at the moment it matters most — tax time. You prepare and review complex returns, lead smart tax planning, and turn dense regulations into practical guidance people can actually act on.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll own the work that keeps leaders calm and compliant: multi-entity return preparation and review, clear planning memos, airtight workpapers, and timely sign-offs. You’ll spot elections, credits, and apportionment issues before they become problems — then explain them in plain English.

You’ll collaborate with U.S.-based teams, mentor junior staff, and help modernize how small businesses and CPA firms handle compliance and advisory. You’ll sharpen playbooks — checklists, review notes, and close calendars — so every busy season feels a little less busy.

Note: This role is open to both Tax Accountant and Tax Manager candidates, depending on experience.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• You’re detail-obsessed but practical — you know when to go deep and when to move
• You can explain tough topics (basis, §199A, depreciation methods) without jargon
• You thrive in busy seasons because your SOPs, checklists, and calendars are dialed in
• You enjoy coaching others and raising the quality bar
• You look for automation and small process wins that compound over time

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Tax Preparation & Review

Own the work that keeps clients calm and compliance.

• Drive tax intake end-to-end: organizers, smart document requests, kickoff calls; map client TBs and prior-year returns to this year’s work plan
• Entity returns (1065/1120/1120-S): build and review K-1s, capital accounts, partner/shareholder basis and at-risk; evaluate §199A (QBI) eligibility and limitations; assess reasonable compensation for S-corp shareholder-employees
• Individual returns (1040): prepare clean Schedules A/B/C/D/E, Form 4797, 6252, passive activity loss and basis tracking, 1099-B reconciliations, wash sale checks; roll forward carryforwards (NOL, capital loss, AMT credits) and manage ES payments/safe harbors
• Multi-state & SALT: calculate apportionment, manage nexus updates, composite/non-resident returns, and PTE/SALT cap workaround elections where applicable
• Credits & elections: surface and document opportunities (R&D, 179/bonus choices, accounting method changes, late elections relief memos)
• Fixed assets & depreciation: maintain Form 4562 schedules, asset ledgers, and disposal/partial disposition rules; reconcile book vs. tax depreciation
• Quality & sign-off: build audit‑ready workpapers with clear tick marks, review notes, and support; manage e‑file submissions, acknowledgments, and extensions
• Notices & follow‑through: draft concise responses to IRS/state notices, set reminders for follow‑ups, and keep clients calm with clear options and timelines
• Join standing calls, summarize impacts (cash, rate, timing), and deliver one‑page takeaways leaders can act on
• Translate code citations into plain‑English business decisions

Workflow & Process

Build the systems that make the busy season survivable.

• Standardize SOPs, checklists, and review gates
• Set up rules and automations in tax and accounting tools to reduce manual steps
• Capture wins in a living playbook

Data Integrity

Leave a trail anyone can follow.

• Keep folders organized, naming consistent, and documentation complete so any reviewer or auditor can follow your work quickly

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 3+ years of U.S. tax experience preparing and reviewing 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120‑S
• Strong command of U.S. federal and state tax rules; comfort with GAAP and IRS procedures
• Tax software proficiency: ProConnect, UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, or similar
• Cloud‑first toolkit: QuickBooks Online, Xero; strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups,pivots)
• Confident written and spoken English; client‑facing presence
• Comfortable working U.S. business hours (night shift, PH‑based)

Preferred (nice to have)

HNW 1040s (K-1s, Schedule C/E), multi-state, consolidated or international exposure (GILTI/FTC)Form 990 (nonprofits) and Form 1041 (Estates & Trusts) experience or familiarity

HOW WE WORK

Quality: Review notes, standardized workpapers, and tidy supporting schedules — every time

Security: MFA, least‑privilege access, and secure file sharing are non‑negotiable

Collaboration: Slack/Zoom/Teams standups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles

WHY CAS IS DIFFERENT

We are not a gig platform. We are not a freelance marketplace. We are not short-term staffing.

We invest in professionals who want to build a real career serving U.S. clients. At CAS, you get:

• Career-level USD compensation: $1,800–$3,400 USD/month based on experience and scope
• Full company equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)
• 15 days PTO annually + local holidays off
• Guaranteed annual increases
• Referral rewards up to $1,000
• Monthly flexible stipend (CAS Flex Perks)
• Structured onboarding and supportA culture that actually shows up

CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY

This is an independent contractor engagement based in the Philippines. Full‑time exclusivity is required — candidates must not hold other part‑time or freelance engagements once hired. Conflict‑of‑interest checks may apply.