US Senior Tax Accountant | Night Shift | Independent Contractor

Job description Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Remote: Remote This is a full-time independent contractor role. Candidates must be able to commit exclusively to this position and not engage in part-time or freelance work once hired. Are you a high-caliber U.S. tax expert who can pair technical depth with stellar client communication? If you’re fast, accurate, and love using strategy to create real client impact, this role is for you. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and expertise;Performance-based bonuses rewarding your hard work and dedication;Enjoy a generous 24 PTO credits, covering vacations, sick leaves, and holidays;Night shift schedule following US Eastern Time (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, with 1-hour lunch break) to ensure seamless collaboration with team members and clients;Embrace the convenience of remote work - operate from the comfort of your home;Secure a full-time role as an Independent Contractor, with no BPO involvement;Unlock a fulfilling career path with ample learning opportunities;Exciting, relationship-based company that genuinely cares about its people and clients;Join a firm that goes beyond tax preparation — where you will deliver strategic guidance to drive long-term business success;Opportunity to grow through internal learning and exposure to a variety of client services. CLIENT BACKGROUNDA New York-based tax-focused firm committed to delivering high-quality, proactive service by optimizing tax returns and identifying strategic opportunities for clients. Their approach emphasizes strong documentation practices, audit risk mitigation, and maximizing tax savings. They primarily serve a diverse portfolio of advanced and real estate-centric clients, including medical practices, dentists, engineers, and other professional service providers. Most engagements involve partnerships for real estate and passive investments, as well as active businesses structured as S-Corporations and, occasionally, C-Corporations. The firm values professionals who can see the big picture and produce accurate, efficient tax work while supporting clients across a variety of entities and industries. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns—especially those involving real estate, multi-entity structures, and advanced tax topics (e.g., cost segregations, 1031 exchanges, installment sales, passive activity rules).Proactively identify missing information, manage recurring vs. new tasks, and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and budget expectations.Communicate open items accurately and coordinate with senior accountants, project managers, admin teams, and clients to keep work moving.Maintain accuracy and continuity by avoiding duplicate document requests, resolving book/tax mismatches, and preparing well-documented workpapers—particularly for real estate transactions.Support additional compliance needs (write-up, 1099s, payroll, sales tax) and work efficiently within flat-fee arrangements using tools such as QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Xero, and UltraTax.Participate in client-facing meetings and clearly explain complex tax matters in a way that fits each client’s situation. (This will be introduced gradually as you obtain full familiarity with the processes and workflows.) QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIREDBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.At least 5 years of hands-on U.S. tax experience and must have exposure to the real estate industry and professional services.Strong expertise in entity tax returns, particularly S Corps and partnerships, including multi-entity and multi-property structures (e.g., holding companies with multiple single-member LLC subsidiaries, K-1 reporting, and related compliance).Experience handling complex partnership tax work and layered entity structures.Proficiency in UltraTax (non-negotiable).Strong Excel skills.Ability to work within US Eastern Time (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, with 1-hour lunch break).Excellent communication skills, responsiveness, and ability to work under tight deadlines.CPA preferred; non-CPAs with strong U.S. tax experience will be considered.Familiarity with QuickBooks (Online and Desktop) and Xero PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / ADVANTAGEOUSExperience in real estate taxation, including cost segregation (with/without Form 3115), syndicated partnership tax returns, 704(b), installment sales, 1031 exchanges, short-term rentals, passive activity loss rules (including real estate professional criteria), and partial asset dispositions.Exposure to syndications, lower-tier partnerships, and highly complex real estate structures.Experience in high-volume o

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