Senior Tax Professional

Senior Tax Professional (U.S. Tax – New York State & New York City Focus)

Seasonal / Part-Time | Fully Remote (South Africa–based)

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, a people-first Talent-as-a-Service business connecting exceptional professionals from Africa and beyond to meaningful global work — without relocating.

We are hiring a Senior Tax Professional to support a sophisticated U.S.

-based tax and advisory environment during peak season, with the potential for long-term, ongoing engagement
. This is a senior, high-trust role designed for an experienced U.S. tax professional who can operate independently and deliver complex New York–centric tax work at a high standard.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who values quality, autonomy, and long-term professional growth over volume-driven compliance.

Prepare and review complex U.S. federal and multi-state tax returns, including:

Partnerships (1065)

S-Corporations (1120-S)

C-Corporations (1120)

Nonprofits (990 / 990-EZ)

Independently prepare New York State and New York City tax returns
, including resident individual and business filings

Handle NYC-specific tax filings
, including Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT) and NYC business returns

Develop tax projections, multi-year planning models, and client-specific analyses

Identify planning opportunities related to entity structuring, income timing, deductions, and retirement strategies

Draft or contribute to tax strategy memoranda and advisory deliverables

Communicate clearly with U.S.

-based stakeholders to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and high-quality outcomes

Review state and local tax notices and support responses where required

Significant, recent hands-on experience preparing New York City and New York State tax returns for individuals and businesses

Direct preparation experience with NYC-specific filings, including:

IT-201 / IT-203

NYC-204

NYC-3L / NYC-3S

Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT)

Strong working knowledge of NYC residency rules
, credits for taxes paid to other states, and the interaction between federal, NYS, and NYC taxation

Proven ability to independently complete complex returns start-to-finish with minimal oversight

Experience across partnerships, S-Corporations, individuals, trusts, and estates

Exposure to multi-entity and multi-state structures (NY, NJ, CT preferred)

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly

Applications will not be considered without direct, hands-on New York City tax preparation experience.

CPA or EA designation

Masters in Taxation (MST) or graduate-level tax coursework

Prior experience in a U.S. public accounting tax department

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

Exposure to advisory- and planning-focused engagements beyond compliance

Fully remote role, delivered from South Africa

Increased hours during U.S. tax season (January–April)

Potential for ongoing project or advisory work outside of peak season

Availability to align with U.S. East Coast working hours

Competitive hourly or project-based compensation
, commensurate with experience

Global work with real responsibility —
no relocation required

Access to senior-level international engagements

A people-first environment where professionals are trusted, supported, and set up to succeed

Work that builds long-term capability, not just seasonal output