US Tax Preparer

RemoteRaven; Manila; Remote; PHP 612,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

US client exposure

Long-term placement

Job summary

RemoteRaven seeks a seasoned US Tax Preparer (CPA) to handle Form 1120-S, 1065, and 1041 for a US client portfolio. Requires hands-on CCH Axcess/ProSystem fx experience and public accounting tax background.

This full-time, 100% remote role is based in the Philippines, offering up to USD 12/hour and long-term placement with a US-based client firm. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple returns during peak season are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience preparing Form 1120-S, Form 1065, and/or Form 1041.
• Proficiency with CCH tax software (Axcess or ProSystem fx) is required.
• Minimum 2 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting or CPA firm.
• Strong knowledge of pass-through entity taxation and fiduciary income tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Form 1120-S, Form 1065, and Form 1041 returns accurately and timely.
• Input and organize client data in CCH tax software to produce complete return packages.
• Review source documents and prior-year returns for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify missing information and follow up with clients or staff to obtain documentation.
• Flag issues and communicate with CPA review when needed.
• Meet internal deadlines and manage a queue of returns during peak periods.
• Maintain organized workpapers for each return.
• Respond to reviewer feedback and implement corrections.
• Stay current with tax law changes affecting S-Corporations, partnerships, and trusts.

Skills

Tax preparation experience

Public accounting experience

Attention to detail

Multi-return management

Education

CPA licensed

Tools

CCH Axcess/ProSystem fx

Job description

Remote US Tax Preparer (CPA)

Full-Time | Remote | Up to USD $12/hour

About the Role

A US-based CPA firm is seeking an experienced Tax Preparer to handle the preparation of business and trust returns for its client portfolio. This role focuses primarily on Form 1120-S (S-Corporation), Form 1065 (Partnership), and Form 1041 (Trust and Estate) returns. The position is fully remote and requires hands-on proficiency with CCH tax software, which is a hard requirement for this role.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized under deadline pressure, and experienced working within a public accounting environment. This is a production-oriented role with a consistent volume of returns across tax season and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Form 1120-S (S-Corporation), Form 1065 (Partnership), and Form 1041 (Trust and Estate) returns accurately and in accordance with current tax law
• Input and organize client financial data within CCH tax software to produce complete, review-ready return packages
• Review source documents, financial statements, and prior-year returns to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Identify missing information and follow up with clients or internal staff to obtain required documentation
• Flag technical issues, complex items, or items requiring CPA review and communicate these clearly
• Meet internal preparation deadlines and manage a queue of returns simultaneously during peak periods
• Maintain organized, complete workpapers for each return prepared
• Respond to reviewer feedback promptly and make corrections as directed
• Stay current with changes to tax law affecting S-Corporations, partnerships, and trusts and estates

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience preparing Form 1120-S, Form 1065, and/or Form 1041 returns - all three are in scope for this role
• Proficiency with CCH tax software (Axcess or ProSystem fx) is a hard requirement; candidates without CCH experience will not be considered
• Minimum 2 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting or CPA firm environment
• Strong working knowledge of pass-through entity taxation, fiduciary income tax, and related federal and state filing requirements
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general ledgers, and K-1s
• High attention to detail and a consistent habit of accurate, complete workpaper documentation
• Ability to manage multiple returns simultaneously and meet firm deadlines during tax season
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional home workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA licensed
• Experience with multi-state filings for pass-through entities and trusts
• Familiarity with CCH Axcess workflow and document management tools
• Experience in a paperless or cloud-based public accounting environment

What We Offer

• Full-time, 100% remote position
• Direct exposure to US public accounting tax practice
• Compensation up to $12/hour
• Long-term placement with an established US-based client firm

This job post is intended to outline the general scope of the roles and may not include all responsibilities or qualifications.

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Interview Notice

Initial screening calls are conducted in the US Mountain Standard Time (MST) zone, with available windows between 3:00 AM and 1:00 PM MST. We sincerely appreciate the flexibility of our candidates across different time zones and will make every effort to schedule at a time that works for you. Your willingness to accommodate the time difference is genuinely valued.