Remote Public Accountant for an Accounting Firm

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Philippines

Work From Anywhere in LATAM an the Philippines

Work Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, plus 4 hours on Saturday mornings during tax season (February–April and August–October 15)

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About the Client

An established South Florida CPA practice serving small business owners and high-net-worth individuals is hiring a Public Accountant to own corporate tax return preparation — 1120, 1120S, and 1065 — from raw client financials through filing.

Operating for over two decades, the firm serves a loyal, largely bilingual client base spanning real estate, medical practices, retail, and trusts. Average employee tenure exceeds eight years, and the team is building a tiered preparer-to-reviewer structure to keep pace with rapid organic growth.

About the Role

Day-to-day, this role prepares 40–60 corporate returns per season, performs the write-up work behind them — opening client QuickBooks files, correcting errors, making adjusting journal entries — and communicates directly with clients to gather documentation.

Core Responsibilities

Corporate Tax Return Preparation

  • Prepare complete 1120, 1120S, and 1065 returns for clients across real estate, medical, retail, and trust industries.
  • Input income, expense, and balance sheet data directly into CCH Axcess, including M-1 book-to-tax reconciliations.
  • Manage 40–60 returns per season across the February–April and August–October 15 filing peaks.
  • Assemble complete work papers and document assumptions for partner review.

Accounting & Write-Up Work

  • Analyze client QuickBooks files to identify negative balances, miscategorized transactions, and missing accounts.
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries to correct books before tax preparation.
  • Perform year-end close procedures and reconciliations for clients with incomplete books.
  • Translate P&L and balance sheet data into accurate tax work papers.

Client Communication & Information Gathering

  • Request missing documentation (1099s, K-1s, bank statements) directly from clients via email and phone.
  • Flag unusual items — foreign entities, gift returns, large one-time transactions — for partner review before proceeding.
  • Ask targeted clarifying questions when client financials don't reconcile.

Software & Workflow Management

  • Track return status, deadlines, and deliverables in Canopy practice management software.
  • Participate in bi-weekly video check-ins and daily team communication via Microsoft Teams.
  • Maintain organized digital work papers in compliance with IT security protocols.

Requirements

Must-Have

  • 3+ years in a small-to-midsize public accounting / CPA firm serving multiple clients across multiple industries
  • Hands-on preparation of 1120, 1120S, and 1065 corporate tax returns, with 40+ returns completed in a single season
  • Commercial US tax software experience: CCH Axcess, Lacerte, UltraTax, or GoSystem
  • QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop proficiency, including adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, and book-to-tax cleanup
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • C1+ English (CEFR)
  • Availability Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET, plus 4 hours on Saturdays during tax season (February–April and August–October 15)

Nice-to-Have

  • Business-level Spanish fluency
  • Foreign tax compliance exposure (Form 5471, FBAR)
  • IRS notice and correspondence handling experience
  • Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or CPA license from any jurisdiction
  • Prior review or supervision of junior tax preparers

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
  • Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
  • Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
  • Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
  • Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
  • Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
  • Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
  • Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

  1. Application
  2. Screening
  3. Skills Assessment
  4. Topgrading Interview
  5. Client Interview
  6. Job Offer
  7. Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re empathetic, organized, and passionate about improving patient experiences through operational excellence, this role is for you. Apply now to help make specialized healthcare more accessible to patients across the U.S.

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