CAREERS - US TAXATION
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Current Openings
MANAGER
TEAM LEAD
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
MANAGER
We are recruiting for Manager at Individual/Business Tax Services Team. Working as a Manager in the team, your responsibilities will include:
- Review of Federal tax returns, state tax returns and other foreign informational forms as prescribed by the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) for US based clients
- Require to identifying the books to tax adjustment based on the working papers and guide to team for the same
- Manage client’s engagements from start to finish (planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects)
- Responsible for research any of the new topics and advise team to provide appropriate tax treatment
- Responsible for managing 8-15 team members in the team along with needs to make sure team will develop and perform as per their KRA
- Responsibilities of providing training on business tax and individual tax returns to new hires and existing staff members
- Managing engagement workflow, engagement team resources, and engagement billings
- Responsible for monitoring engagement budgets hours vs actual hours
- Identify the new marketplace services opportunities and grow the Knowcraft tax practice
- Strong People leadership skills and leading by example
- Develop and enhance personal technical knowledge and understanding of US tax laws
- Proficient on Various US tax software and other Tax compliance tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team Player, self-driven and ability to work Independently as well as able to motivate team members
Job Requirements – Mandatory Skills/Qualification
- Minimum master’s degree from reputable universities with excellent academic result, majoring in Accounting or Finance Experience. EA/CPA/CA will have additional advantages and preferred credentials
- The candidate must have 8 plus years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Strong tax, accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and tax compliance
- Experience managing multiple client engagements and client service teams
- Broad exposure to federal income taxation and knowledge of tax regulations
TEAM LEAD
Job Requirements:
- Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing simple to complex Individual & Business Tax returns, and interacting closely with senior staff, Managers and Client SPOC’s
- Hands on experience on preparation of Tax Projection
- Take ownership of projects and deliverables. Track status of assignments on a regular basis
- Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff on tax projects
- Managing and mentoring a team of individuals consisting of Associates, and Senior Associates
- Identify and assist in solution of engagement (client) technical issues, anomalies, non-routine items
- Conducts self in a professional manner related to all client communications as well as interactions within the team
- Manage process of feedback and implementing feedback from client on monthly basis
- Build strong working relationships with clients and ensure that all KPIs are achieved
Eligibility Criteria:
- Technically strong with 6-7 years on US Individual Tax & Business Tax returns with at least 3-5 tax season worked on various tax projects
- Review workflow of different clients independently and maintain system of monitoring the work flow strong
- Experience working in Tax software like UltraTax CS, Pro System FX, Turbo Tax, Go System RS, preferably Ultra Tax
- Proven experience of managing team and carry out independent review of tasks performed by team, ready to work as sole contributor
- Good to hold valid visa for USA
- Excellent quantitative, analytical skills and good in oral and email communication
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance, Master’s degree preferred
- CPA and/or CA certification obtained or in process
- Enrolled Agent (EA) would be added advantage
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Job Requirements:
- Responsible for working on multiple assignments throughout the year
- Preparation and self-review of simple to complex US Income tax returns i.e.1040/1065/1120/the 1120S/990, etc.
- Experience in the preparation of Tax Projections
- Core understanding of US Tax concepts
- Conducts self in a professional manner related to all client communications as well as interaction in team communications and interactions
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by the Manager
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2-4 years of experience in processing US Individual & Business Tax returns with working experience in 1-2 tax seasons on Individual & Business tax
- Exposure and basic understanding of US Tax rules
- Strong desire to continuously learn
- Experience working in Tax software like UltraTax CS, Pro System FX, Turbo Tax, Go System RS. Preferably Ultra Tax
- Excellent quantitative, analytical skills and good oral and Email communication
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance, Master’s degree preferred
- CPA and/or CA certification obtained or in process
ASSOCIATE
Job Requirements:
- Responsible for working on multiple assignments throughout the year with respect to US Individual and Corporate Tax.
- Preparation and self-review of simple to complex US Income tax returns i.e.1040/1065/1120/the 1120S/990, etc.
- Value-added if have experience on Tax Projections tasks
- Should have a Core understanding of US Tax concepts
- Should have email drafting skills, communication with clients and internal team relating to day to day assignments
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by the Manager
Eligibility Criteria:
- 1-2 years of experience in processing US Individual & Business Tax returns with working experience in 1-2 tax seasons on Individual & Business tax.
- Exposure and basic understanding of US Tax rules
- Strong desire to continuously learn, research and grasp the knowledge quickly
- Experience working in Tax software like UltraTax CS, Pro System FX, Turbo Tax, Go System RS. Preferably Ultra Tax
- Excellent quantitative, analytical skills and good oral and Email communication
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance, Master’s degree preferable
- Candidate should be either MBA, M. Com, or Enrolled Agent certification obtained or in process.