US Expat Tax Accountant (Remote)

Blackden Consulting Limited; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackden Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced US expat tax professional to manage a portfolio of expat clients remotely. You will prepare and review US expat returns, advise on foreign income and foreign tax credits, and oversee international reporting obligations.

You will directly liaise with clients, handling Form 5471 filings and related expat forms, with strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance. This is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.

Qualifications

• Active US CPA or Enrolled Agent licence.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in US expat tax.
• Strong hands-on experience with Form 5471.
• Experience with expat forms including 2555, 1116, 8938 and FBAR.
• Experience with forms such as 8833, 8865, 8858, 3520 or 8621 is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing US expat tax returns.
• Advising on foreign income, exclusions and foreign tax credits.
• Managing international reporting obligations.
• Handling foreign companies and shareholder reporting under Form 5471.
• Communicating directly with clients on their tax positions.

Skills

Client communication

Expat tax expertise

Tax planning

Attention to detail

Education

CPA or EA licensure

Tools

Form 5471

FBAR

US expat forms

Job description

Our client is an award-winning 100% remote tax firm that does one thing: US expat tax.

They've built a strong reputation and a setup that lets US tax professionals work anywhere in the world on a flexible schedule. They bring the clients, the systems, and the admin. You focus on the tax work.

You'll own a portfolio of expat clients. Most filings are clean, well-scoped expat work but there's enough technical complexity to keep things interesting. You'll be the main point of contact for your clients, advising on foreign income, exclusions, and foreign tax credits. They'll rely on you directly.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing US expat tax returns
• Advising on foreign income, exclusions and foreign tax credits
• Managing international reporting obligations
• Handling foreign companies and shareholder reporting under Form 5471
• Communicating directly with clients on their tax positions

Requirements:

• Active US CPA or Enrolled Agent licence
• Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on experience in US expat tax
• Strong, hands-on experience with Form 5471 is essential
• Experience with US expat forms, including 2555, 1116, 8938 and FBAR
• Experience with forms such as 8833, 8865, 8858, 3520 or 8621 is a strong advantage