Bilingual Bookkeeping Specialist & U.S. Tax Preparer (Remote)
We are Valatam, a remote staffing company building teams in Latin America for U.S. businesses. Our core values include ACTION, CARE, OUTSTANDING, DEPENDABLE, ENERGY.
Team & Schedule
Location: Remote – eligible candidates from Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm EST.
Language: Fluent written and spoken English (C1/C2). Spanish proficiency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual (Form 1040) and business (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065) tax returns.
- Assist with year‑end adjustments, depreciation schedules, and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with IRS and state filing requirements.
- Review client data for accuracy before filing.
- Maintain and reconcile QuickBooks Online accounts; record and categorize transactions; reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.
- Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance).
- Post journal entries, record payroll transactions; assist in monthly and year‑end closings.
- Identify and correct bookkeeping errors to keep books tax‑ready.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of U.S. individual and business tax preparation experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. tax forms: 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, Schedule C, Schedule E, etc.
- 2+ years of bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online.
- Prior experience with a U.S. CPA firm strongly preferred.
- Spanish and English writing and speaking skills (C1/C2).
- Dedicated home office, stable high‑speed internet (≥10 Mbps download, ≥2 Mbps upload).
- Laptop or desktop with ≥8 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz processor, 50 GB free space; headset and smartphone optional.
- Backup power and secondary internet option (mobile hotspot).
Benefits
- Competitive USD salary, with annual increments.
- Clients may award discretionary bonuses (~80% of clients do).
- 7 U.S. federal holidays and 4 additional paid days.
- Monthly medical insurance stipend after induction.
- Birthday/Anniversary bonuses.
- Gym/wellness allowance.
- Unlimited online fitness classes.
- Invitations to annual parties and virtual gatherings.
Employment Type & Availability
Full‑time; Remote; Eligibility: Residents of Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua.