Saga Accounting Solutions, LLC

Senior US Tax Accountant

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: TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

: WAGE / SALARY

$2,500 - $3,300 USD/mo

: HOURS PER WEEK

40

: DATE UPDATED

Jun 16, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

ABOUT SAGA
Saga Accounting Solutions is a US-based accounting and tax firm serving small business owners, with a growing focus on landscaping companies across the United States. We provide bookkeeping, tax preparation, and advisory services. We are a small, high-performing team that values accuracy, ownership, and clear communication.

ROLE SUMMARY
We’re looking for a full-time Philippines-based Senior US Tax Accountant to help prepare and perform first-pass reviews of US individual and business tax returns. Work hours are flexible with 3 hour daily overlap hours required.

Your main outcome: Accurately prepare and conduct initial review of tax returns to reduce the owner's review time per return. You will work on US clients only, coordinating closely with the owner (an Enrolled Agent).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Prepare and perform first-pass review of US tax returns:
- Individuals: Form 1040 (including Schedule C, Schedule E where applicable)
- Businesses: Primarily Form 1065 and 1120S, some 1120
2) Build clear, organized workpapers for each engagement:
- Tie-outs to trial balances for entity returns
- Supporting schedules (depreciation, loans, equity/basis, etc.)
3) Identify missing information and prepare concise question lists for the owner / client.
4) Draft responses to IRS and state notices following firm templates and guidance (owner will finalize).
5) Follow firm checklists and SOPs to ensure consistent quality and reduce review time.
6) Maintain accurate status updates and time tracking for all assigned returns.
7) Communicate proactively with the team via email/Slack and our practice management system.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Minimum 3 years recent experience preparing US tax returns in a public accounting or BPO setting.
- Hands-on experience with Individual returns (Form 1040 + common schedules) and Entity returns (Form 1065 and/or 1120S)
- Proficient with QBO
- Experience with at least one major US tax software (Drake Tax and CCH Axcess are a plus).
- Strong written English; able to draft clear internal notes and client-facing email drafts.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow checklists and procedures.
- Stable internet connection and ability to work with overlap in US business hours (at least 3 hours per day).

NICE TO HAVE:
-Experience with US small businesses in trades/contracting/landscaping or similar industries.
-Prior work for a fully virtual US accounting / tax firm.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary in PHP based on experience (to be discussed).
- Fully remote role with a small, collaborative team.
- Direct mentorship from a US Enrolled Agent.
- Opportunity for stable, long-term employment and increased responsibility over time.

WORK SCHEDULE & TOOLS
- Full-time, remote.
- Required overlap with US business hours (e.g., late afternoon/evening PH time).
- We primarily use: QuickBooks Online, Drake Tax, Tallyfor, Google Workspace, and Financial Cents Practice Management System.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following (in English):
1) Your CV/resume.
2) A short cover letter answering:
3) How many US returns did you personally prepare last tax season (break down 1040 / 1065 / 1120S / 1120)?
4) Which tax software have you used, and for how many seasons?
5) Describe the typical US clients you’ve worked with (industry, size, entity types).

Please apply here with a brief introduction so we can review your profile. Then, email your full application with the information requested above to ---------- with the subject line:
“Application – Senior US Tax Accountant (PH)”

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Accounting Tax Preparation English Proficiency

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Saga Accounting Solutions, LLC

Senior US Tax Accountant

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