[Hiring] CPA / Tax Accountant @Atomic HR

Role Description We’re hiring a CPA / Tax Accountant to support US business tax returns (e.g., Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065 ). This is an execution-focused role . You’ll work closely with senior tax professionals and be responsible for:

• Preparing US business tax returns (e.g., 1120 / 1120S / 1065) under supervision
• Working from client financials (trial balance, general ledger) and supporting workpapers (depreciation schedules, K-1s, book-to-tax adjustments, etc.)
• Supporting tax filings and compliance processes (including extensions and state filings as applicable)
• Organizing and reviewing client financial documentation
• Assisting senior accountants with tax preparation and deliverables
• Ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Tracking deadlines and supporting timely submissions during tax cycles
• Communicating clearly with internal teams on progress, blockers, and updates

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in accounting or tax roles
• Hands-on experience with US business tax returns (1120 / 1120S / 1065 or similar)
• CPA (completed or in progress preferred) or EA
• Strong understanding of business tax basics (entity structures, income/expenses, depreciation, 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

Requirements

• Experience working with US-based clients or firms (bonus)
• Experience in tax season environments (high volume of returns) (bonus)
• Familiarity with tools like QuickBooks, tax software, or Excel (bonus)
• Experience with multi-entity clients (multiple returns, consolidations, or partnership allocations) (bonus)
• Exposure to industries like real estate, SaaS, or investment funds (bonus)

Benefits

• Fully remote contractor role
• Work aligned with U.S. business hours (overlap required)
• Competitive USD compensation (based on experience)
• 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

Interview Process

• Application review
• Recruiter screen — experience and alignment
• Hiring manager interview — technical depth and approach to tax work
• Short challenge to assess skills
• Final conversation — expectations and team fit

Important Note This role requires strong English communication and real experience with US business tax returns (e.g., 1120 / 1120S / 1065). Candidates without hands-on experience preparing business returns or with limited communication ability will not be considered. Apply To This Job