USA Tax Accountant

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Exclusively Remote Full time US$60 000 - US$120 000 per year


USA Tax Accountant Trainer

We are seeking an experienced Senior-Level USA Tax Accountant to join our team in a training and advisory capacity. This part-time role is ideal for a highly knowledgeable tax professional looking to mentor and train an internal accounting team on the intricacies of USA tax laws and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, and must have a deep understanding of federal and state tax regulations affecting corporations, S-corps, C-corps, partnerships, fiduciaries, and high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Train and mentor a team of accountants and junior tax staff on:

    • Preparation of U.S. tax returns (individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary)

    • Quarterly and annual tax planning and estimate processes

    • Payroll and sales tax return preparation and filing

    • Financial statement preparation and review

  • Provide guidance on handling IRS and state/local government correspondence

  • Advise on best practices for bookkeeping, payroll tax management, and entity structuring

  • Assist in reviewing complex tax filings and ensuring compliance with current U.S. tax codes

  • Support process improvement initiatives and recommend tax planning strategies

  • Help build and maintain internal training documentation and resources

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • CPA certification preferred (or CPA-eligible and able to sit for exams)

  • Minimum of 5 years of recent experience in U.S. tax accounting

  • Extensive experience in public accounting and working with:

    • Corporations (C-corps & S-corps)

    • Partnerships

    • High-net-worth individuals

    • Payroll and sales tax filings

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws and IRS regulations

  • Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax filings

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and work independently

  • Experienced with QuickBooks

  • Previous training or mentoring experience highly preferred

Schedule & Compensation:
  • Flexible part-time schedule hours per week, based on team needs)

  • Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Why Join Us:

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering a growing accounting team with essential U.S. tax knowledge. You'll work closely with firm leadership to shape internal tax processes and ensure staff is equipped to handle high-level client needs confidently.


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