Offshore Tax Preparer (Individual and Business Returns)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Tax Preparer to support our U.S.-based accounting firm with tax compliance services. The preparer will focus exclusively on preparing federal and state tax returns for individuals and business entities. This role requires a strong background in accounting principles, U.S. GAAP, IRS regulations, and state tax compliance. The candidate will collaborate with our onshore team but will not engage directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation
• Prepare federal tax returns, including Form 1040, 1041, 1120S, 1120, and 1065.
• Accurately prepare supporting schedules for depreciation, basis, allocations, and distributions.
• Handle state tax filings and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with extensions and amended returns as required.
• Compliance & Research
• Ensure all returns comply with IRS and state tax laws and regulations.
• Stay current on changes in tax codes that impact individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Apply GAAP principles in preparation and review of financial data used in tax reporting.
• Workflow & Collaboration
• Work with the U.S. team to receive and process client-provided data.
• Maintain detailed digital workpapers, supporting schedules, and reconciliation files.
• Follow standardized firm processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/EA preferred but not required).
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience preparing U.S. federal and state returns across all entity types (1040, 1041, 1120S, 1120, 1065).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IRS regulations, and multi-state tax rules.
• Familiarity with U.S. tax preparation software (e.g., Drake, UltraTax, ProSeries, CCH, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent English communication skills for working with the U.S. CPA team.
• Candidates with California tax preparation experience are preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to U.S. corporate accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Experience with multi-tiered entities, pass-through taxation, and trust accounting.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks is a plus.

Work Arrangement

• Offshore/remote position.
• No direct client interaction – collaboration will be with the onshore CPA team.
• Must be flexible with time zone overlap to coordinate with U.S. business hours as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,740.55 - ₹50,675.11 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mohali, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• US Accounting & Taxation: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Mohali, Punjab (Required)

Work Location: In person