Us tax accountant (latin america) – cloud accountant staffing employment type: full‑time independent contractor (exclusive commitment) compensation: $2,000–$3,000 usd per month (commensurate with experience and skills) about the job be the expert clients trust at tax time. As a us tax accountant (or tax manager, depending on experience), you’ll prepare and review complex returns, lead smart tax planning, and turn dense regulations into practical guidance. You’ll collaborate with us‑based teams, mentor junior staff, and help modernize how small businesses and cpa firms handle compliance and advisory. About the role you’ll own the work that keeps leaders calm and compliant: multi‑entity 1040/1065/1120/1120‑s preparation & review, clear planning memos, airtight workpapers, and timely sign‑offs. You’ll spot elections, credits, and apportionment issues before they become problems, then explain them in plain english. You’ll sharpen playbooks—checklists, review notes, and close calendars—so every busy season feels a little less busy. What you’ll do tax preparation & review own tax intake end‑to‑end: drive organizers, smart document requests, kickoff calls; map client tbs and prior‑year returns to this year’s workplan. Entity expertise (1065/1120/1120‑s): build and review k‑1s, capital accounts, partner/shareholder basis and at‑risk; evaluate §199a (qbi) eligibility and limitations; document wage/ubia computations; assess reasonable compensation for s‑corp shareholder‑employees. Individual returns (1040): prepare clean schedules a/b/c/d/e, form 4797, 6252 (installment sales), passive activity loss and basis tracking, 1099‑b reconciliations, wash sale checks; roll forward carry‑forwards (nol, capital loss, amt credits) and manage es payments/safe harbors. Multi‑state & salt: calculate apportionment (sales/payroll/property), manage nexus updates, composite/non‑resident returns, and pte/salt cap workaround elections where applicable. Credits & elections: surface and document opportunities (r&d for eligible filers, 179/bonus choices, accounting method changes, late elections relief memos). Fixed assets & depreciation: maintain form 4562 schedules, asset ledgers, and disposal/partial disposition rules; reconcile book vs tax depreciation. Quality & sign‑off: build audit‑ready workpapers with clear tick marks, review notes, and support; manage e‑file submissions, acknowledgments, and extensions. Notices & follow‑through: draft concise responses to irs/state notices, set reminders for follow‑ups, and keep clients calm with clear options and timelines. Join standing calls, summarize impacts (cash, rate, timing), and deliver one‑page takeaways leaders can act on. Translate code citations into business decisions. Workflow & process improvement standardize sops, checklists, and review gates; set up rules/automations in tax and accounting tools to reduce manual steps; capture wins in a living playbook. Data integrity keep folders organized, naming consistent, and documentation complete so any reviewer (or auditor) can follow your trail quickly. What you’ll bring bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. 3 years us tax experience preparing and reviewing 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120‑s. Strong command of us federal & state tax rules; comfort with gaap and irs procedures. Tax software proficiency: proconnect, ultratax, drake, lacerte (or similar). Cloud‑first toolkit: quickbooks online, xero; strong excel/google sheets skills (lookups, pivots). Time‑zone alignment: comfortable working us business hours. Nice‑to‑have (but not required): hnw 1040s (k‑1s, sched c/e), multi‑state, consolidated or international exposure (gilti/ftc). Form 990 (nonprofits) and form 1041 (estates & trusts) experience or familiarity. The ideal candidate you’re detail‑obsessed but practical—you know when to go deep and when to move. You can explain tough topics (basis, §199a, depreciation methods) without jargon. You thrive in busy seasons because your sops, checklists, and calendars are dialed in. You enjoy coaching others and raising the quality bar. You look for automation and small process wins that compound over time. Monthly pay in usd: $2,000–$3,000 based on experience & scope. Permanent wfh with company‑provided equipment (laptop, monitor, accessories). 15 days pto annually public holidays. Exposure to diverse us industries and modern tax stacks. Supportive, documentation‑first culture with clear review standards. Contract status & exclusivity full‑time independent contractor based in latin america. Exclusive commitment required—no part‑time or freelance engagements after hire. Conflict‑of‑interest checks may apply. How we work quality‑first: review notes, standardized workpapers, and tidy supporting schedules every time. Security: mfa, least‑privilege access, and secure file sharing are non‑negotiable. Collaboration: slack/zoom/teams stand‑ups, shared task boards, and predictable review cycles. Application process application & prescreening technical assessment profile and pre‑interview preparation client interview employment offer and onboarding click below to send your application and begin your journey with cas: cloud accountant staffing jobs j-18808-ljbffr