US Business Tax Manager

Job Profile: US Business Tax Manager (Remote - Candidates must reside in India).

Job Summary: USA Tax Gurus LLC, is a remote US Tax and Accounting firm, seeking a highly skilled and experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Enrolled Agent (EA) to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent social skills to communicate with US clients, have in-depth business tax knowledge, be a licensed CPA/EA, and have a proven track record of handling complex tax matters. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and signing tax returns, providing tax planning advice, reviewing financials, bookkeeping, developing processes and SOPs, and training junior employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and sign tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and other entities, including forms 1120, 1120S, 1065, 5471, 5472, and others.
• Stay updated on the latest tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive tax research and analysis.

Tax Planning and Advisory:

• Provide tax planning advice to clients, identifying opportunities for tax optimization and cost-saving strategies.
• Offer guidance on tax-efficient business structures, deductions, and credits.

Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting:

• Assist clients with bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Generate financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements using QuickBooks Online and Wave.
• Perform periodic financial analysis and provide insights to clients.

Project Delivery and US Clients Communication:

• Shadow and work closely with the firm owner (Akhil Bansal CPA) and communicate with new clients.
• Be able to deliver tax returns and other projects to US clients and handle all their inquiries independently.
• Should be available during US morning hours (India evening hours - max till 12 am IST) for some client calls
• Participate in client onboarding processes, including gathering necessary information, verifying documents, and setting up client profiles.
• Establish strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, and providing exceptional customer service.

Process Development and SOPs:

• Develop and implement efficient processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for firm operations, ensuring consistency and quality in service delivery.
• Streamline workflow and identify areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Mentoring and Training:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior employees, assisting in their professional development.
• Conduct training sessions on tax regulations, software tools, and best practices.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Enrolled Agent (EA).
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and signing various tax forms, including 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 5471, 5472, 1042-S, 8832, FBAR, 1116, 8621, 8938.
• Strong knowledge of business tax regulations, laws and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in tax planning and advisory services.
• Experience with bookkeeping tasks and financial reporting.
• Ability to onboard and build strong relationships with clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to develop and implement processes and SOPs.
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor junior employees.

At USA Tax Gurus, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all genders, races, religions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and other backgrounds. Our hiring process is conducted with fairness and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We believe in empowering individuals to build their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and contributing to exceptional client service.

If you believe you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunity to join our team. Learn more about us at

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Regarding Form 8805, does a US partnership issue it to a foreign individual partner if §1446 withholding was applied at 37% on $10,000 ECTI, even if the partner later claims a refund via Form 1040-NR?
• For Form 8804 filing under §1461, does a US partnership with a foreign partner from a treaty country (e.g., Germany) need to attach Form 8805 even if no §1446 withholding is required due to a valid §1446(f) treaty election, but the partnership has $50,000 in guaranteed payments treated as FDAP?
• In a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) scenario under IRC §957, does a US shareholder's constructive ownership through a foreign partnership trigger Category 5 filing for Form 5471 if the US person holds less than 10% direct ownership but exceeds it via attribution?
• Under §6038A for Form 5472, must a US corporation report sales of inventory to a foreign related party totaling $30,000 if the transactions are documented via invoices but no Form 5472 was previously filed?
• For FBAR filing, does a US resident with a foreign bank account averaging $8,000 need to file if they also have signature authority over a separate $12,000 account held by a US family trust?
• In international payroll, does a US employer need to withhold FICA on wages paid to a foreign national working remotely from abroad under a totalization agreement (e.g., US-UK) if services are deemed performed outside the US?