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Job Responsibility: US Taxation & Compliance (Primary Focus) Own US federal and state income tax compliance, including preparation and coordination of: Form 1120 / 1120S filings State income and franchise tax filings Manage sales & use tax compliance across multiple US states: Nexus analysis Registration, filings, and remittances Reconciliation of sales tax collected via ecommerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, etc.) Oversee payroll tax compliance, including: Federal, state, and local payroll tax filings W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 reporting Coordinate and support tax audits, notices, and assessments from IRS and state authorities Work closely with US tax consultants and CPAs for tax planning, provisioning, and annual filings Assist in tax provisioning and deferred tax calculations as per US GAAP Accounting & Reporting Support: Maintain books of accounts in compliance with US GAAP Support month-end and year-end close, with a focus on tax-sensitive accounts Prepare and review tax-related reconciliations, including accrued taxes, prepaid taxes, and liabilities Ensure accurate revenue recognition, COGS, and expense classification from a tax perspective Ecommerce & Multi-Entity Operations: Handle ecommerce accounting with a tax lens, including marketplace facilitator rules Manage intercompany accounting and tax implications across the US, India, and other entities Support transfer pricing documentation and coordination with consultants Perform multi-currency accounting and FX impact analysis on tax balances Process Improvement & Controls: Strengthen tax compliance processes, calendars, and internal controls Implement improvements to reduce tax risks and ensure audit readiness Maintain proper documentation for all tax filings and assessments Required Skills & Qualifications -CA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification -5+ years of experience, with strong hands-on exposure to US taxation -US federal & state income tax -Sales & use tax (multi-state) -Payroll taxes and information reporting -Experience coordinating with US CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors -Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar ERPs -Familiarity with ecommerce platforms and their tax reporting mechanisms -Strong analytical, documentation, and deadline-management skills" .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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