Tax Specialist

Tax Specialist – Remote | U.S. Tax, 1040, 1120, 1065 & Compliance

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring an experienced Tax Specialist to manage U.S. federal and state tax preparation, compliance, and tax planning for individual and business clients.

You’ll work across Form 1040, 1120, and 1065 filings , quarterly estimates, extensions, regulatory compliance, and tax advisory while maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.

If you have strong experience with U.S. tax preparation, IRS compliance, and tax software such as UltraTax, ProSeries, Drake, or Lacerte , this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

U.S. Tax Preparation & Filing

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns, including

Form 1040 – Individual

Form 1120 – Corporate

Form 1065 – Partnership

Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions

Review filings for accuracy and completeness

Ensure returns are submitted accurately and on time

Manage multiple client filings and deadlines simultaneously

Tax Compliance

Monitor changes to IRS rules and U.S. tax regulations

Maintain compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions

Support compliance involving

Sales tax

Payroll tax

Property tax

Maintain organized supporting documentation for filings

Tax Planning & Advisory

Identify potential tax-saving opportunities

Evaluate available credits and deductions

Support tax-efficient transaction and entity planning

Provide practical tax insights to clients and internal teams

Assist with international tax matters such as FBAR, FATCA, and transfer pricing when applicable

IRS Notices & Audit Support

Prepare documentation for IRS and state tax audits

Assist with responses to tax notices and inquiries

Research and resolve tax discrepancies

Maintain clear, audit-ready records

Accounting & External Coordination

Collaborate with accounting and finance teams during close cycles

Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax advisors

Ensure accounting information supports accurate tax filings

Documentation & Process Improvement

Maintain tax compliance calendars and SOPs

Document tax positions, assumptions, and filing decisions

Improve workflows for tax preparation and review

Maintain organized client tax records

Requirements

3+ years of U.S. tax preparation and compliance experience

Hands-on experience preparing 1040, 1120, and 1065 tax returns

Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state tax regulations

Experience with tax preparation software such as

UltraTax

ProSeries

Drake

Lacerte

Similar professional tax software

Familiarity with IRS e-filing systems and state tax portals

Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills

Excellent analytical and organizational abilities

Strong written and verbal English communication

Ability to manage multiple tax deadlines accurately

Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)

Master’s degree in Taxation

Multi-state tax experience

International tax exposure

Experience with FBAR / FATCA

Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals or closely held businesses

Tax experience within real estate, SaaS, or professional services

Tools & Systems

UltraTax

ProSeries

Drake

Lacerte

IRS e-file systems

State tax portals

Excel / Google Sheets

What Success Looks Like

Tax filings are accurate and completed on time

No preventable compliance penalties or missed deadlines

Tax documentation remains organized and audit-ready

IRS and state notices are handled promptly

Clients receive clear, professional tax support

Tax-saving opportunities are proactively identified

Key Metrics (KPIs)

On-time tax filing rate

Tax return accuracy

Compliance and deadline adherence

Audit and documentation readiness

Tax notice resolution time

Identification of tax-saving opportunities

Interview Process

Initial Screening Call

Spark Hire Video Interview

Recruiter Interview

Client Interview

Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Tax Specialist with hands-on expertise in U.S. tax preparation, Form 1040, 1120, 1065, IRS compliance, and tax planning , we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of accurate, compliant, and high-quality tax operations.

Originally posted on Himalayas