US Tax Specialist

ACCA Careers; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an experienced tax professional to prepare and review complex U.S. federal, state, and local returns for individuals and entities. The role covers international forms, multi-state compliance, and IRS communications.

You will conduct technical research, estimate tax payments, and ensure consistency with U.S. tax reporting standards, while mentoring juniors during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance; ACCA/CA preferred.
• 1–3 years of U.S. tax compliance experience in public accounting, US-facing BPO, or corporate tax.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IRC, and bookkeeping principles.
• Proven experience with professional U.S. tax software and cloud accounting platforms.
• Excellent written English for tax memos, client emails, IRS letters; strong spoken English for collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple filing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns for Individuals and Business Entities.
• Prepare relevant international tax forms and disclosures.
• Manage state income/franchise tax returns, multi-state apportionment, and sales & use tax compliance.
• Conduct technical research on complex tax issues.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments and extension requests for clients.
• Draft responses to inquiries and notices from IRS/state tax authorities.
• Collaborate with accounting leads to align book-to-tax adjustments and financial statements.
• Mentor junior tax preparers and boost department accuracy during peak filing seasons.

Skills

U.S. tax compliance experience

U.S. GAAP & IRC knowledge

Tax software proficiency

English communication (written)

English communication (spoken)

Attention to accuracy

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

ACCA or CA qualifications preferred

Tools

Cloud accounting platforms

Job description

• Prepare and review complex U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns for Individuals (Form 1040, 1040-NR) and Business Entities (Form 1120, 1120-S, 1065).
• Prepare relevant international tax forms and disclosures.
• Manage state income/franchise tax returns, multi-state apportionment, and sales & use tax compliance.
• Conduct technical research on complex tax issues.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments and extension requests for both individual and corporate clients.
• Draft responses to inquiries and notices from the IRS and state tax authorities, assisting with tax audits and resolution of tax disputes.
• Collaborate closely with accounting leads to manage book-to-tax adjustments, complex trial balance reconciliations, and ensure financial statements align perfectly with U.S. tax reporting standards.
• Drive team productivity during peak filing seasons, establish quality control checklists, and mentor junior tax preparers to elevate overall department accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns for Individuals (Form 1040, 1040-NR) and Business Entities (Form 1120, 1120-S, 1065).
• Prepare relevant international tax forms and disclosures.
• Manage state income/franchise tax returns, multi-state apportionment, and sales & use tax compliance.
• Conduct technical research on complex tax issues.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments and extension requests for both individual and corporate clients.
• Draft responses to inquiries and notices from the IRS and state tax authorities, assisting with tax audits and resolution of tax disputes.
• Collaborate closely with accounting leads to manage book-to-tax adjustments, complex trial balance reconciliations, and ensure financial statements align perfectly with U.S. tax reporting standards.
• Drive team productivity during peak filing seasons, establish quality control checklists, and mentor junior tax preparers to elevate overall department accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACCA, or CA qualifications are highly preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of direct U.S. tax compliance and reporting experience within a public accounting firm, US-facing BPO, or corporate tax setting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), and bookkeeping principles.
• Proven experience working with professional U.S. tax software and cloud accounting platforms.
• Impeccable written English for drafting professional tax memos, client emails, and IRS response letters.
• Clear, articulate verbal English for seamless collaboration with U.S.-based teams, stakeholders, or clients.
• An absolute commitment to accuracy; tax filings carry significant legal and financial consequences, making precision and attention to detail paramount.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, especially during peak U.S. tax seasons, while managing multiple filing timelines.