USA Tax Accountant (remote)

Exclusively Remote; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A remote tax advisory service is seeking a Senior USA Tax Accountant to mentor and train an internal team on U.S. tax laws. This part-time role involves reviewing tax filings, advising on best practices, and supporting financial statement preparation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in U.S. tax accounting and public accounting, with strong communication skills. Flexible schedule of 10–20 hours per week offered.

Benefits

Flexible part-time schedule

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in U.S. tax accounting.
• Extensive experience with corporations, partnerships, and high‑net‑worth individuals.
• Strong knowledge of IRS regulations and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor accountants on U.S. tax returns preparation.
• Guide on IRS and state correspondence handling.
• Review complex tax filings for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Skills

Knowledge of U.S. tax laws

Mentoring

Public Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Job

USA Tax Accountant (remote) – USA Tax Accountant Trainer. We are seeking an experienced senior‑level USA tax accountant to join our team in a training and advisory capacity. This part‑time role is ideal for a highly knowledgeable tax professional looking to mentor and train an internal accounting team on the intricacies of U.S. tax laws and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, and must have a deep understanding of federal and state tax regulations affecting corporations, S‑corps, C‑corps, partnerships, fiduciaries, and high‑net‑worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and mentor a team of accountants and junior tax staff on:
  • Preparation of U.S. tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary)
  • Quarterly and annual tax planning and estimate processes
  • Payroll and sales tax return preparation and filing
  • Financial statement preparation and review
• Provide guidance on handling IRS and state/local government correspondence
• Advise on best practices for bookkeeping, payroll tax management, and entity structuring
• Assist in reviewing complex tax filings and ensuring compliance with current U.S. tax codes
• Support process improvement initiatives and recommend tax planning strategies
• Help build and maintain internal training documentation and resources

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification preferred (or CPA‑eligible and able to sit for exams)
• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in U.S. tax accounting
• Extensive experience in public accounting and working with:
  • Corporations (C‑corps & S‑corps)
  • Partnerships
  • High‑net‑worth individuals
  • Payroll and sales tax filings
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and IRS regulations
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax filings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and work independently
• Experienced with QuickBooks
• Previous training or mentoring experience highly preferred

Schedule & Compensation

• Flexible part‑time schedule (10–20 hours per week, based on team needs)
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Why Join UsThis is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering a growing accounting team with essential U.S. tax knowledge. You'll work closely with firm leadership to shape internal tax processes and ensure staff is equipped to handle high‑level client needs confidently.