Remote US Tax Accountant

About the role

A Canadian tax and accounting firm serving real estate investors is hiring a remote US Tax Accountant to own its US tax filings and back up its bookkeeping. You will prepare US returns for Canadian property investors during the January-April filing season, then support Canadian corporate tax work and cover the Bookkeeper the rest of the year. The role sits on the Accounting team, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, with fixed hours of 8AM-4PM ET.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file US personal, corporate and partnership returns (Forms 1040NR, 1120, 1065) in CCH Axcess for Canadian investors with US rental properties, gathering client documentation and managing the January-April filing season
• Support Canadian corporate tax filings outside the US season and take on personal returns as needed
• Turn receipts and bank statements into organized records, categorize transactions in Excel, and use QuickBooks Online for a few larger clients; cover the Bookkeeper and support the planned ongoing bookkeeping service (no payment processing or invoicing)
• Prepare compilation engagement statements, reconcile accounts, post journal entries and handle real estate transactions
• Call clients on time-sensitive US tax matters, answer questions by email and video, hand off work between teammates, document processes and flag roadblocks
• Build preventative processes, recommend software and automation, create templates and use AI tools to streamline workflows

Required profile

• 3-5 years of experience as an Accountant or Tax Accountant, ideally at an accounting firm, with hands-on experience preparing US returns
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience; CPA, ACCA or similar certification is a plus
• Clear written and spoken English, including the ability to call clients on time-sensitive matters
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize competing demands and meet tight deadlines, and proactive problem solving

Required skills

• US tax: personal (1040NR), corporate (1120) and partnership (1065) returns
• Accounting fundamentals (debit/credit mechanics, bookkeeping processes) and full-cycle accounting
• Excel or Google Sheets, and accounting software; bonus: CCH Axcess, Karbon, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Sage, NetSuite, Hubdoc, Dext, Payworks, Wagepoint, Google Workspace

What we offer

• Pay of about CAD 1,375-1,649 per month under a consultant agreement (independent contractor), with above-market pay for the region
• Remote work with structured hours and work-life balance
• Exposure to Canadian tax work and AI tools, plus a clear advancement path