Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant / Tax Accountant – U.S. Accounting & Tax Firm

Remote – Philippines | Part-Time, 25 Hours/Week | $20–$25 USD/Hour

Growing U.S. accounting and tax firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Tax Accountant to join our team long-term.

This is not an entry-level bookkeeping position. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional who can work independently, review the work of junior staff, identify and correct errors, prepare U.S. business tax returns, and require minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping and accounting work prepared by junior staff
• Review P&Ls, balance sheets, general ledgers, and reconciliations
• Perform month-end/year-end close and adjusting journal entries
• Identify and correct accounting errors and clean up client books
• Prepare U.S. business tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065
• Prepare federal and state business tax filings
• Prepare and file sales tax returns
• Prepare/review payroll tax returns, including Forms 941 and 940
• Assist with W-2/W-3 and 1099 reporting
• Reconcile books and prepare accounts for tax return preparation
• Review and provide guidance to junior accounting staff
• Maintain accurate workpapers and meet filing deadlines

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting/tax experience preferred
• Prior experience working with a U.S. accounting, CPA, or tax firm
• Hands-on experience preparing 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 returns
• Experience with U.S. sales tax and payroll tax filings
• Advanced QuickBooks Online knowledge
• Strong financial statement and general ledger knowledge
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting problems independently
• Strong written and spoken English
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Philippine CPA strongly preferred
• Experience supervising/reviewing junior accountants is a plus

Compensation

$20–$25 USD/hour, depending on experience and demonstrated technical ability.

Approximately 25 hours per week, with potential for additional hours as the firm grows and during tax season.

This is a long-term position for someone interested in growing with our firm.

To Apply

Please send your résumé and briefly answer:

1. Are you a Philippine CPA?
2. How many years have you worked with U.S. accounting or tax firms?
3. Which returns have you personally prepared: 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 941, 940, sales tax, state business returns?
4. Which U.S. tax software have you used?
5. Describe your QuickBooks experience.
6. Have you reviewed or supervised junior accountants?
7. What is your desired hourly rate?
8. What hours are you available to work?

Please do not apply if your experience is primarily data entry or basic bookkeeping. This position requires demonstrated U.S. accounting and business tax preparation experience.

Selected candidates will complete a paid technical accounting/tax assessment before a final hiring decision.