US Personal Tax Accountant

***THIS IS ONLY FOR THE PHILIPPINES JOB SEEKERS***

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Job Highlights 

– 60,000 – 85,000 PHP per month, depending on experience 
– Work with a very experienced Canadian team, and a new Philippines-based remote team 
– Report directly to the Founder of the Cross-border Team 
– 3 Mental and wellness days off 
– Christmas holiday off – a full week 

Job Description 

Achen Henderson is a modern, Canadian, cloud-based accounting firm that offers our customers a complete spectrum of services including bookkeeping, accounting, tax and advice. The US accountant role will primarily focus on the cross-border tax group. Applicants must be CPA Designated and should have several years of experience in a public accounting and tax firm. You will work directly with our cross-border tax leaders primarily focused on Canadian residents and US residents filing personal taxes. Preference will be given to those who also have experience in filing taxes for trusts and corporations either for Canadian or US entities or a combination of both. 

Our Accountants will work closely with our Engagement Coordinator to monitor the status and timely completion of a large volume of client files in our workflow management software, and to follow up with client requests at regular intervals. This is a highly technical and detail-oriented role that requires focus on accuracy and adherence to workflow timelines and client deadlines. 

Some of the benefits of working with us: 
– 3 Mental and wellness days off 
– Day off on your birthday 
– 3-weeks holidays, including a full week off at Christmas 
– Health insurance top up 
– 13th-month pay 
– Access to some of the top accounting and tax practitioners in Canada (see our website for more details) 
– Well defined processes and accountability 

Eligible candidates must have: 

– Their CPA designation 
– At least 2 years of ‘post-designation’ experience in public practice/public accounting experience 
– Previous experience in US tax preparation  
– Experience with US and Canadian personal income tax returns 
– Preparation of US and Canadian Corporate tax returns with associated state filings 
– Attention to detail  
– Ability to handle a large volume of electronic documents 
– Advanced computer skills 
– Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 
– Ability to prioritize and attend to many ongoing tasks 
– Self-drive and ability to work under minimum supervision 
– Experience with CaseWare Hybrid Cloud, Tax Cycle, and CCH Axcess. 
– Excellent computer skills working in a cloud-based environment 
– At least 3 years’ experience working for a US or Canadian tax accounting firm 
– Experience working the night shift (please do not apply if you have not worked the night shift or cannot work the night shift) 

If this sounds like you, please apply for this job following the instructions provided. We are looking to hire someone quickly. Our interview processes start with an online assessment and then an online meet and greet. 

Who are we and why do we exist? 

Achen Henderson is a cutting-edge, fast growing, and well-established professional services firm. We help entrepreneurs and business leaders build great companies. 

We hire self-managed, highly motivated individuals who embody our shared Vision and Mission. Achen Henderson deploys an innovative combination of technology and professional services that is unique in Canada. We offer hybrid work opportunities, broad professional growth potential, profit sharing and benefits. 

Our Mission  

We deliver custom, cloud-based financial support;  We engage in mindful collaboration with our clients so that we can understand their goals and objectives. We form strategic alliances for our clients to ensure growth and opportunity.  We provide seamless tax advice and filing across the country borders  

Our Core Values  

Timeliness: We are on time with all deliverables.  
Accountability: We hold each other accountable to our core values and the quality of our work.  
Transparency: We are open and honest at all times with ourselves, our customers, and our vendors.   
Leadership: We think and act like leaders every day, in every decision we make.   
Integrity: We do what we say we will do.  
Collaboration: We operate together with our customers, as a single coordinated effort that creates value. 

Processes 

AH has well established and documented process maps for all internal functions. We use a comprehensive workflow management suite to keep track of ongoing work and to notify us of upcoming work. We offer comprehensive, on-the-job training to get you up to speed with our systems and your job requirements. 

Accountability 

AH is a participation age company. All AH Stakeholders are accountable to all other AH Stakeholders and, of course, to our customers. You are expected to provide regular (at least bi-weekly) progress reports as to the status and progress of your work to the entire team during team check-ins. 

Performance metrics 

Each Stakeholder at AH is encouraged to participate in setting out their own performance metrics based on their abilities and contributions. Below are examples of performance metrics on which you will be measured for the purposes of profit sharing: 

Accuracy, measured by errors in tax returns – or lack thereof; 
Timeliness, measured by on-time deliverables; 
Efficiency, measured by the automation of as many data entry tasks as possible, lessening human inputs wherever possible; 
Client satisfaction, measured by client surveys and referrals; 
Issue identification, measured by new services delivered or solutions presented;