TAX PREPARER
D Virtual Assistance Outsourcing
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare U.S. federal and state tax extensions and estimated tax calculations
income tax returns accurately and within required deadlines.
- Prepare and support U.S. direct tax compliance engagements, including
corporate and other applicable tax filings.
- Prepare tax workpapers, supporting schedules, calculations, and documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly estimated and extension tax calculations
and payment requirements.
- Review client-provided financial and tax information for completeness and
identify missing or inconsistent information.
- Work with U.S.-based clients and internal teams to obtain required tax
information and resolve queries.
- Perform tax computations and reconcile information used in tax filings,
extensions, and estimates.
- Monitor tax filing and payment deadlines and ensure assigned work is completed
on time.
- Research and apply relevant U.S. federal and state tax rules under the direction
of senior tax professionals.
- Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic tax files and supporting
documentation.
- Assist with responding to IRS and state tax notices where required.
- Perform quality checks on own work before submission for senior review.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax preparation processes, documentation, and
workflow efficiency.
- Support senior tax professionals and managers during busy tax periods and
special projects.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 3–5 years of hands-on U.S. direct tax preparation experience.
- Strong practical experience preparing tax extensions and estimated tax
calculations.
- Experience with U.S. federal and state tax compliance.
- Working knowledge of U.S. corporate tax concepts and filing requirements.
- Experience preparing tax workpapers, schedules, computations, and supporting
documentation.
- Experience working with U.S.-based clients or tax professionals is highly
desirable.
- Proficiency with tax preparation software such as Corptax, OneSource,
GoSystem, or similar platforms.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial and tax data.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict tax deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related discipline.