Tax Associate – US Tax Compliance (Night Shift)

About the role

We are seeking a Tax Associate with deep technical expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance. This permanent night‑shift leadership position operates on U.S. CST business hours from our Karachi office and offers the chance to mentor a team while serving U.S.-based clients and executives.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex U.S. tax returns for individuals (Form 1040, 1040‑NR) and business entities (Form 1120, 1120‑S, 1065).
• Handle international tax forms, state income/franchise returns, multi‑state apportionment, and sales & use tax compliance.
• Conduct technical research, calculate quarterly estimated taxes, and manage extension requests.
• Draft responses to IRS and state authority inquiries, assist with audits and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with accounting leads on book‑to‑tax adjustments, trial‑balance reconciliations, and ensure alignment with U.S. tax reporting standards.
• Drive team productivity during peak filing seasons, create quality‑control checklists, and mentor junior preparers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; ACCA or CA preferred.
• 1‑3 years of U.S. tax compliance experience in a public accounting firm, US‑facing BPO, or corporate tax environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Internal Revenue Code and bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent written and verbal English for client communication and collaboration with U.S. teams.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure during peak tax seasons.

Required skills

• Proficiency with professional U.S. tax software.
• Experience using cloud accounting platforms.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP.