CPA, Tax Accountant – US Individual Tax, Form 1040

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CPA / Tax Accountant supporting US individual tax preparation (Form 1040) for clients. Focusing on accuracy and timely submissions while working in a remote team environment.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare US individual tax returns (Form 1040) under supervision
Work with supporting documents (W-2s, 1099s, deductions, credits)
Support tax filings and compliance processes
Organize and review client financial documentation
Assist senior accountants with tax preparation and deliverables
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
Track deadlines and support timely submissions during tax cycles
Communicate clearly with internal teams on progress, blockers, and updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5+ years of experience in accounting or tax roles
Hands-on experience with US individual tax returns (Form 1040)
CPA (completed or in progress preferred)
Strong understanding of tax basics (income, deductions, credits)
Good written and spoken English ( critical for this role )
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow structured processes and meet deadlines
Comfort working in a remote, distributed team

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 days PTO + U.S. holidays
High exposure to US tax work and real-world client scenarios
Opportunity to grow within a fast-moving finance team

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Hard Skills & Tools

US individual tax returnsForm 1040tax filingscompliance processesfinancial documentationtax preparationdeductionscreditsattention to detailaccuracy

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsability to meet deadlinesteam collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

CPA