US Tax Accountant (Part-Time)

Overview

This part-time role supports the organization’s US tax practice, delivering both tax filing and proactive tax strategy for the organization’s US client base. The position includes preparing and reviewing tax returns as well as advising clients on forward-looking tax planning—helping small and medium business owners keep more of what they earn while staying compliant.

Engagement is flexible and designed for a practitioner who wants meaningful client work without the overhead of running their own book of business, including collaboration with an AI-powered workflow platform that handles repetitive compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

Tax Filing & Compliance

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and small businesses (1040, 1120/1120-S, 1065, and related schedules)
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of working papers and supporting documentation ahead of filing
• Stay current on IRS and state tax law changes and apply them correctly across client work

Tax Strategy & Advisory

• Identify tax-saving opportunities and proactive planning strategies across entity structuring, deductions, credits, and timing of income/expenses
• Advise clients on the tax implications of business decisions (entity election, compensation structuring, retirement planning, etc.)
• Translate complex tax concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical business owners

Quality & Platform Collaboration

• Review AI-assisted draft returns and workpapers for accuracy before client delivery, flagging errors or edge cases
• Provide practitioner feedback that helps improve the organization’s AI-powered workflow platform over time
• Maintain professional standards consistent with IRS Circular 230 and applicable state requirements

Requirements

• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) required
• 3+ years of experience preparing US individual and business tax returns
• Demonstrated experience in tax planning/advisory work, not just filing alone
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state tax rules
• Comfortable working with cloud-based accounting and tax software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct client interaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving small business or professional services clients ($1M–$10M revenue range)
• Prior remote or contract/fractional work experience
• Curiosity about how AI is changing accounting and compliance work

Location

Part-time role supporting the organization’s US tax practice. The organization has a global team across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States; this role sits within the growing US tax practice.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits details were not provided in the job description.

Interview Process

• Recruiter screen: short intro with the Talent team to understand background and fit
• Hiring manager interview: deeper dive into experience and working style
• Technical interview / case: role-specific discussion or exercise based on real scenarios
• Motivations & values interview: conversation with cross-functional team members to assess alignment

Reference checks are completed during the process before an offer. An informal coffee chat (in person or virtual) may be included before the formal process.