Job Description

US Tax Accountant | Colombia | Remote

Latin America (100% Remote) | Full-Time Independent Contractor | $2,100-$4,300 USD/month

Be the tax expert clients trust. You’ll prepare and review U.S. tax returns, support tax planning, explain complex regulations clearly, and work directly with U.S.-based teams and clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for experienced U.S. Tax Accountants and Tax Managers to handle individual and business tax compliance, review workpapers, identify tax opportunities, and help improve tax processes.

This role involves working with U.S. clients, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining accurate, organized, and audit-ready documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Tax Preparation & Review

* Prepare and review 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S returns
* Prepare and review K-1s, capital accounts, basis, and at-risk calculations
* Handle Schedules A, B, C, D, and E, Form 4797, Form 6252, passive activity losses, and 1099-B reconciliations
* Review carryforwards including NOLs, capital losses, and AMT credits
* Evaluate Section 199A/QBI eligibility and limitations
* Assess S-corp reasonable compensation
* Handle multi-state tax matters, including apportionment, nexus, composite and non-resident returns
* Identify applicable credits, elections, depreciation opportunities, and accounting method changes
* Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules and reconcile book vs. tax depreciation
* Prepare audit-ready workpapers and manage e-filing, extensions, and acknowledgments
* Respond to IRS and state tax notices and manage follow-ups

Client & Team Collaboration

* Participate in client calls and explain tax implications in clear, practical language
* Translate technical tax concepts into actionable business guidance
* Mentor junior team members and support quality reviews

Process Improvement

* Standardize SOPs, checklists, and review processes
* Identify automation opportunities and reduce manual work
* Maintain organized documentation and contribute to process playbooks

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
* 3+ years of U.S. tax experience
* Experience preparing and reviewing 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S returns
* Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax rules
* Familiarity with GAAP and IRS procedures
* Experience with ProConnect, UltraTax, Drake, Lacerte, or similar tax software
* Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar cloud accounting platforms
* Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills
* Strong written and spoken English
* Comfortable working U.S. business hours
* Comfortable communicating with U.S. clients

Preferred:

* High-net-worth 1040 experience
* Multi-state tax experience
* Consolidated or international tax exposure, including GILTI/FTC
* Form 990 or Form 1041 experience

WHY CAS

We are not a gig platform, freelance marketplace, or short-term staffing company. We invest in professionals who want to build a long-term career serving U.S. clients.

At CAS, you get:

* $2,100-$4,300 USD/month based on experience and scope
* Permanent remote work
* Company-provided equipment
* 15 days PTO annually plus local holidays
* Guaranteed annual increases
* Referral rewards up to $1,000
* Monthly CAS Flex Perks stipend
* Structured onboarding and ongoing support

CONTRACT & EXCLUSIVITY

This is a full-time independent contractor engagement based in Latin America. Full-time exclusivity is required. Candidates must not hold other part-time, freelance, or concurrent engagements once hired. Conflict-of-interest checks may apply.

Note: This position is open to both Tax Accountant and Tax Manager candidates, depending on experience.",