US Tax Associate

Company Description

Clearhouse LLP is an accounting, tax, and business consulting firm based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with an office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Our firm has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in Canada by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business for three years in a row. We provide assurance, tax, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including public, private, and non-profit organizations. Our people-focused approach and tailored solutions set us apart in the industry. We prioritize employee engagement and satisfaction, resulting in high scores in these areas.

Role Description

This position is for a full-time US Tax Associate at Clearhouse India, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is a hybrid role, requiring in-office attendance on specific days as determined by the Company, with the remainder of the week being remote work. The employee is expected to work from 7 AM to 3 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and during peak periods, hours may extend to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time as directed by the Company. Occasionally, additional hours may be necessary to fulfill job duties without extra pay.

As a US Tax Associate, your day-to-day tasks will include tax compliance, tax preparation, and providing expert advice on tax matters.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns along with other tax elections.
• Apply provisions of US tax treaty to cross-border tax transactions.
• Assist with Sales tax filings and registrations.
• Assist with cross-border transactions and other tax planning initiatives.
• Prepare assigned sections of working papers to support income tax return filings.
• Assist with government tax audits, including analytical support, information collection, response preparation, and direct interaction with clients and the IRS.
• Collaborating closely with partners and senior staff to develop and implement effective strategies and client tax planning assignments.
• Establish relationships with clients and gain a solid understanding of their business.
• Develop and apply process management expertise (planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling)
• Managing projects during tax season.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in preparing/and or reviewing 1040 personal income tax returns and 1120 corporate income tax returns.
• Public accounting experience (preferably in tax).
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients for their tax matters.
• Must have a bachelor's degree – preferably in accounting.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's of Commerce.
• Ability to complete engagement with limited supervision.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset (ie, Proystems, FX, Gosystems, Drake Tax).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes initiative and is a proactive problem solver.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
• Takes responsibility for self-improvement and is committed to professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks and deliverables.

To Apply

If you are intrigued by growing your career at Clearhouse, apply by sending your resume, cover letter, and introducing yourself to recruitment@clearhouse.ca

NOTE: Please include in the email subject line that you are applying for the US Tax Associate in India; otherwise, your application will not be reviewed.