Senior Associate – US Tax Compliance & Planning

Job Title: Senior Associate – US Tax Compliance & Planning

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About Avantage Partners

Avantage Partners is a premier finance and accounting outsourcing firm dedicated to empowering US-based Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). We act as a strategic partner to our clients, providing high-accuracy bookkeeping, real-time reconciliations, and sophisticated budget forecasting. Our mission is to give business owners back their time and provide the financial clarity they need to scale.

The Role

US Tax Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation & Filing:

  Expertly prepare and review complex US Federal and State tax returns, specifically focusing on:

• Form 1040:

  Individual Income Tax Returns.

• Form 1065:

  Partnership Returns (including K-1 distributions).

• Form 1120 / 1120S:

  Corporate and S-Corp Tax Returns.

• Tax Planning:

  Collaborate with US business owners to develop proactive tax-saving strategies and year-end projections.

• Compliance & Research:

  Stay current with evolving IRS regulations and TCJA updates; conduct technical research on complex tax issues.

• Quality Control:

  Perform multi-level reviews of workpapers to ensure 100% accuracy before filing.

• Client Advisory:

  Support the accounting team in aligning bookkeeping data with tax requirements to ensure seamless year-end closing.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  Qualified CA, CPA (US), Enrolled Agent (EA), or Semi-Qualified Professional.

• Technical Expertise:

  * Deep understanding of

  Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S

  .
• Proficiency in US Tax Software (e.g.,

  Drake, Lacerte, UltraTax, CCH ProSystem

  , or

  GoSystem

  ).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with

  QuickBooks Online

  or

  Xero

  .

• Experience:

  2–3 years for Qualified professionals or 5+ years for Semi-Qualified candidates in a US Tax KPO or outsourcing environment.

• Soft Skills:

  Exceptional written and verbal English communication; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Global Exposure:

  Work directly with US-based entrepreneurs and SMBs.

• Growth Path:

  Opportunity to lead a tax division as we scale.

• Flexible Culture:

  A professional environment that values results over micromanagement.

• Work-Life Balance:

  Competitive compensation with clear policies on US tax season hours.