US Tax Accountant (Latin America)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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) Confident written/spoken English Client-facing presence Comfortable working US business hours

Prepare and review multi-entity tax returns (1040/1065/1120/1120-S) Lead smart tax planning and explain regulations Develop and review workpapers and sign-offs Identify tax elections, credits, and apportionment issues Standardize tax processes with checklists and calendars Manage tax intake end-to-end Build and review K-1s, capital accounts, and basis Evaluate §199A (QBI) eligibility Assess reasonable compensation for S-corp shareholder-employees Prepare individual tax schedules (A/B/C/D/E, Form 4797, 6252) Manage carryforwards and estimated tax payments Handle multi-state tax calculations and nexus updates Identify and document tax credits and elections (R&D, 179/bonus) Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation Build audit-ready workpapers and manage e-file submissions Respond to IRS/state notices Collaborate with clients and summarize tax impacts Improve workflows and processes Ensure data integrity and organized documentation