Us Taxation Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior U.S. Tax Professional to manage review functions and ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of U.S. tax engagements.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in U.S. taxation, bookkeeping, and payroll, with the ability to independently handle complex tax scenarios, review team deliverables, resolve technical issues, and stay current with changes in U.S. tax laws and IRS regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review U.S. individual, business, and nonprofit tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, and 990.
• Handle and resolve complex tax issues across individual, business, and nonprofit engagements.
• Review bookkeeping, financial statements, and month/year-end closing work prepared by team members using QuickBooks.
• Manage and support U.S. payroll processes, including payroll-related queries and issue resolution.
• Research, interpret, and apply IRS instructions, tax codes, regulations, and other technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Review team members' work and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Stay updated on changes in U.S. tax laws and regulations and incorporate relevant changes into client engagements.
• Act as a technical point of contact for clients and resolve tax-related queries and escalations.
• Manage multiple engagements and ensure all deliverables are completed within deadlines, particularly during peak tax season.
• Support continuous improvement of tax review processes and quality standards.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in U.S. taxation and bookkeeping.
• Strong experience in reviewing U.S. individual, business, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Ability to independently identify, research, and resolve complex U.S. tax issues.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax regulations, IRS guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, bookkeeping, financial statements, and closing activities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. payroll processes and ability to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Strong tax research skills with the ability to interpret and apply IRS instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, client management, and escalation-handling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet strict deadlines during tax season.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification preferred.
• Experience working with U.S.-based CPA or accounting firms.
• Experience in a tax review or supervisory role.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax software such as Drake, ProSeries, UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar platforms.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior tax professionals.