Tax Specialist

AsiaCruit, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AsiaCruit, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented US Tax Specialist in Los Angeles to support tax preparation, compliance, and client services. The role involves reviewing financial records, preparing and checking tax documentation, researching tax requirements, and ensuring filings are accurate and timely.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with U.S. federal and state tax matters, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while handling sensitive information

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. tax preparation, tax accounting, or a related tax role.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal tax principles and familiarity with state tax requirements.
• Experience preparing or supporting individual and/or business tax returns.
• Familiarity with common tax forms, supporting documentation, and filing deadlines.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software; experience with accounting platforms and spreadsheets is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to review financial information accurately.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, particularly during tax season.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or progress toward a relevant credential is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and/or business tax returns, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Collect, organize, and verify financial records and tax information.
• Review income, expenses, deductions, and credits for accuracy and completeness.
• Support federal and state tax filings and compliance activities, as applicable.
• Research tax rules and filing requirements to support accurate return preparation.
• Identify missing information, discrepancies, and potential filing issues; follow up as needed.
• Monitor filing timelines and help ensure returns and related documents are completed and submitted on time.
• Communicate with clients and team members to clarify tax details and request supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized tax files, workpapers, and supporting records.
• Assist with tax notices, audits, amended returns, and other tax-related requests as directed.
• Use tax preparation software, accounting systems, and spreadsheets to process and review financial data.
• Protect confidential taxpayer and financial information in accordance with applicable requirements.

Skills

U.S. tax prep

Federal/state tax

Tax returns

Tax forms & docs

Tax software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

English communication

Discretion

Accounting degree

CPA/EA credential

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Tax software

Accounting platforms

Spreadsheets

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented US Tax Specialist to support tax preparation, compliance, and related client services. This role involves reviewing financial records, preparing and checking tax documentation, researching tax requirements, and helping ensure filings are accurate and completed on time.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with U.S. federal and state tax matters, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while handling sensitive information with discretion. Familiarity with tax preparation software and accounting systems is preferred.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual and/or business tax returns, supporting schedules, and related documentation.

• Collect, organize, and verify financial records and tax information.

• Review income, expenses, deductions, and credits for accuracy and completeness.

• Support federal and state tax filings and compliance activities, as applicable.

• Research tax rules and filing requirements to support accurate return preparation.

• Identify missing information, discrepancies, and potential filing issues; follow up as needed.

• Monitor filing timelines and help ensure returns and related documents are completed and submitted on time.

• Communicate with clients and team members to clarify tax details and request supporting documentation.

• Maintain organized tax files, workpapers, and supporting records.

• Assist with tax notices, audits, amended returns, and other tax-related requests as directed.

• Use tax preparation software, accounting systems, and spreadsheets to process and review financial data.

• Protect confidential taxpayer and financial information in accordance with applicable requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in U.S. tax preparation, tax accounting, or a related tax role.

• Knowledge of U.S. federal tax principles and familiarity with state tax requirements.

• Experience preparing or supporting individual and/or business tax returns.

• Familiarity with common tax forms, supporting documentation, and filing deadlines.

• Proficiency with tax preparation software; experience with accounting platforms and spreadsheets is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to review financial information accurately.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, particularly during tax season.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or progress toward a relevant credential is an advantage.

Why Join?

• Contribute to accurate and timely U.S. tax compliance for clients.

• Build experience across tax preparation and compliance activities.

• Develop tax research, financial analysis, and client support skills.

• Work in a professional, collaborative, and client-focused environment.