US Tax Specialist

About the role

ACE CPAs is seeking an experienced US Tax Specialist to manage tax engagements from data collection through filing. You will work directly with US business owners, handling a variety of tax returns and ensuring compliance across federal and state requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file Federal and State tax returns, including 1040, 1120‑S, 1065, and 1120‑H.
• Manage complete tax engagements, from source documents to successful e‑file acceptance, including multi‑entity and multi‑year returns.
• Monitor e‑file acknowledgements, resolve filing issues, and handle extensions.
• Review and respond to IRS and State tax notices; prepare penalty abatement requests and tax elections.
• Prepare and file multi‑state Sales & Use Tax returns and support state registrations and withholding requirements.
• Maintain organized workpapers, documentation, and workflow updates using ProConnect, Drake Tax, QuickBooks, monday.com, and Google Workspace.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing status updates and coordinating with internal teams.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience preparing US tax returns (1040, 1120‑S, 1065).
• Proficiency with ProConnect and/or Drake Tax.
• Experience managing federal and multi‑state filings, extensions, and e‑file submissions.
• Ability to respond to IRS or State tax notices.
• Strong client communication skills throughout the tax preparation process.

Required skills

• ProConnect
• Drake Tax
• QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Desktop
• monday.com
• Google Workspace