Senior Tax Accountant

• Tax Preparation: Prepare and review complex tax returns (individual, corporate, trust, and partnerships) for US or AU clients, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations (e.g., bank, credit card, and other accounts), and assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Client Interaction: Liaise with clients to gather required documentation, provide tax advisory services, and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Tax Planning: Analyze and evaluate tax planning opportunities for clients, including projections and recommendations.
• Compliance: Manage tax filings for various entities, including BAS, IAS, GST (AU), or W2s, 1099s, 1040s, 1120s, and 1065s (US), ensuring timely submission and adherence to regulations.
• Process Improvement: Assist in refining tax procedures, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws, and suggesting process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, Hubdoc, ADP, Gusto) to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Team Collaboration: Review tax returns prepared by junior staff, provide guidance, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, tax advisors).
• Other Duties: Handle ad hoc tasks such as bookkeeping, reconciliation of discrepancies, or other accounting-related duties as needed.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
• For AU: At least 5+ years of experience in Australian tax preparation, including BAS, IAS, GST, and relevant tax treaties.
• For US: 5+ years of experience in US tax preparation, with expertise in corporate, partnership, and individual taxation.
• Experience with high-volume accounting tasks such as managing 500+ invoices, tax projections, and capital gains tax (CGT) calculations.
• Proficiency in tax software such as Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, Hubdoc, ADP, Gusto, and other relevant platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with clients and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, tax authorities).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with international tax, tax treaties, and non-resident tax schedules.
• Proficiency in using project management tools such as Senta or Thompson Reuters for tax workflows.
• Experience working with SMEs, trusts, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals.

Personal Attributes:

• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new software quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and a proactive approach to learning and development.

What's in it for you?

Amped HQ is growing and taking a different approach to outsourcing. With a young leadership team and a focus on delivery, the shackles are off when it comes to planning your day. We prioritize, we deliver, we have fun and we support one another. Our company goes above and beyond for their employees to ensure that there are:

• Permanent work-from-home
• Complete WFH set-up
• HMO Coverage
• Great career development opportunities
• Flexible working environment
• Energetic international team
• Cultural focus on staff health and wellness
• Close proximity to senior management
• Focus on personal development and growth
• Yearly appraisal
• Monthly gratitude event
• Competitive salary package

The application process consists of screening, an initial and second interview with HR, then a final interview. Hit the Apply button if you are interested and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you!