Job Title: Tax Preparer
Location: Mohali
Department: F&A
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced U.S. Tax Preparer to join our growing tax team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing Individual (Form 1040), Corporate (Form 1120), S-Corporation (Form 1120S), and Partnership (Form 1065) tax returns. The candidate will be responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing accurate tax returns, maintaining workpapers, identifying tax-saving opportunities, and ensuring compliance with U.S. federal and state tax regulations
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Prepare and review U.S. Individual Tax Returns (Form 1040) and related schedules (A, B, C, D, E, F, SE, 8812, 8949, etc.).
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Prepare Business Tax Returns including Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
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Analyze client source documents including W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, brokerage statements, financial statements, and payroll reports.
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Prepare depreciation schedules and fixed asset reconciliations.
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Perform book-to-tax adjustments and reconcile financial statements to tax returns.
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Prepare workpapers supporting income, deductions, credits, and tax positions.
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Assist with foreign reporting requirements including Forms 5471, 5472, 8938, 8621, 8858, 8865, 1116, 2555, and FBAR reporting.
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Prepare multi-state tax returns and state apportionment calculations.
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Review diagnostics, identify missing information, and prepare client information requests.
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Research tax issues and apply federal and state tax regulations.
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Coordinate with reviewers, managers, and CPA firms to resolve tax questions.
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Ensure timely completion of tax engagements while maintaining quality standards.
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Support e-filing, extensions, estimated tax calculations, and amended returns.
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Maintain organized and well-documented workpapers in accordance with firm Process standards.
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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
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2–5 years of experience in U.S. tax preparation.
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Strong knowledge of Individual and Business Taxation.
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Experience preparing Forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
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Working knowledge of depreciation, basis calculations, K-1 reporting, and book-to-tax adjustments.
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Experience with tax software such as Drake, ProConnect, Lacerte, Pro-Series, UltraTax, or CCH ProSystem fx.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience working with U.S. CPA firms.
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Knowledge of international tax reporting and foreign disclosures.
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Familiarity with Form 5471, Form 5472, and other international reporting forms.
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Understanding of tax research tools and IRS regulations.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
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Commitment to meeting tax season deadlines.
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High level of accuracy and accountability.
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Effective team collaboration and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
2–5 Years of US Tax Preparation Experience
