US Senior Tax Accountant – Fully Remote (EST timezone)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced US Tax Accountant to join our client, a virtual accounting firm, on a full‑time independent contractor basis. The position is fully remote with a required 3‑4 hour overlap in the Eastern Time Zone, allowing you to collaborate with the team and serve US‑based small businesses and real‑estate investors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare US federal and state tax returns for individuals, C‑Corp, S‑Corp, partnerships, and real‑estate investors.
• Assist clients with tax planning and basic advisory services.
• Reconcile books to tax returns, create supporting workpapers, and record journal entries.
• Manage sales‑tax filings and provide payroll‑compliance support.
• Perform occasional bookkeeping tasks and special off‑season projects.

Required profile

• Seasoned US tax accountant with a track record of independent work.
• Willingness to commit exclusively to this role, without part‑time or freelance engagements.
• Comfortable working remotely and maintaining a 3‑4 hour EST overlap.
• Proactive, initiative‑taking attitude and a desire for continuous learning.

Required skills

• US federal tax preparation
• US state tax preparation
• Tax planning
• Bookkeeping
• Sales tax filing
• Payroll compliance

What we offer

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience.
• Guaranteed year‑end bonus (13th‑month style).
• 24 PTO credits covering vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling.
• Supportive, trust‑based company culture with growth opportunities.