Staff Tax Accountant – US Tax Returns (Remote Contractor)

About the role

We are looking for a Staff Tax Accountant to join our remote team and support U.S. tax return preparation for multiple clients. The role focuses on creating accurate tax workpapers and federal tax returns while following established processes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with U.S. tax return preparation using CCH Axcess.
• Prepare and organize tax workpapers for filings.
• Support the preparation of federal returns (Forms 1065, 1120‑S, 1120, 1040, 990).
• Extract and review financial reports from QuickBooks Online to aid tax work.
• Communicate with clients via Slack and email.
• Maintain task status and client information in ClickUp and Canopy.
• Identify and suggest process‑improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capability to meet tax deadlines independently.

Required skills

• CCH Axcess tax software.
• QuickBooks Online for financial report extraction.
• Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Permanent work‑from‑home arrangement under an independent‑contractor model.
• Immediate hiring for a steady freelance position.
• Flexibility to set your own hourly rate based on performance.