Senior Tax Accountant (ZR_23856_JOB)

This is a remote position.

Job Description:

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve shared goals and maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
  

• Supervise staff accountants’ work and provide constructive feedback.
  

• Manage time effectively, prioritize urgent tasks, and handle multiple projects efficiently.
  

• Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams via Slack, email, and phone calls.
  

• Participate in weekly client calls and confidently lead discussions on AR, AP, and cash flow.
  

• Support month-end close processes including reconciliations, financial analysis, and cash flow reporting.
  

• Review and evaluate financials, workpapers, and processes; suggest and implement improvements.
  

• Manage client expectations and maintain boundaries to ensure productive and respectful interactions.
  

• Maintain and update internal tracking systems (e.g., Airtable) to support efficient operations.
  

• Adapt to client software/platform changes and lead transitions with updated internal processes.
  

• Mentor and train staff accountants, supporting their growth and maintaining quality standards.
  

Requirements

General Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
  

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  

• Clear and professional communication skills (both written and verbal).
  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  

• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.
  

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of:
  

  • QuickBooks
    

  • NetSuite
    

  • Bill.com
    

  • Merchant platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Stripe)
    

  • Payroll
    

  • Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
    

  • Cash flow tools
    

  • Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
    

• Ability to follow and develop workpapers and checklists.
  

Client Management:

• Skilled in leading weekly AR, AP, and cash flow meetings.
  

• Ability to prioritize client requests based on urgency and importance.
  

• Experience supporting full balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis.
  

• Understand client businesses and internal processes.
  

Team Management:

• Experience cultivating and leading successful teams.
  

• Ability to train and review close work of staff accountants.
  

• Ability to clearly set and maintain staff expectations on communication and time management.
  

• Ability to maintain and update internal systems to reflect current project status and deadlines.
  

Tax-Specific Requirements (New Additions):

• CPA or EA designation required.
  

• 5–7 years of tax accounting experience, with preference for candidates with Big 4 background.
  

• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state tax regulations.
  

• Experience preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns.
  

• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to clients and internal teams.
  

Additional Expectations:

• Uphold quality standards by using provided templates and processes.
  

• Participate actively in ongoing internal training.
  

• Proactively suggest improvements to enhance team efficiency and quality.
  

• Maintain updated calendar availability for workload planning.
  

Benefits

• HMO Coverage in eligible locations
  
• Permanent work from home
  
• Immediate hiring 
  
• Steady freelance job