Senior US Tax Preparer / Reviewer

Position: Senior US Tax Preparer / Reviewer

Location: Delhi NCR (Onsite / Hybrid depending on policy)

Department: US Taxation

Reporting to: Tax Manager / Director

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Senior US Tax Preparer / Reviewer to join our US Tax team. This role involves preparing and reviewing complex US tax returns, ensuring compliance with US tax regulations, and maintaining high quality standards in deliverables.

The Senior Preparer / Reviewer will play a key role in managing tax engagements, mentoring junior team members, and serving as a critical link between the internal tax team and US CPA firms or clients. The position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple engagements in a deadline-driven environment.

This role is central to ensuring efficient delivery of tax compliance services while supporting the firms objective of providing high-quality offshore support to US CPA firms and clients.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this role means consistently delivering accurate and technically sound tax returns, identifying potential tax issues early, and ensuring work prepared by junior team members meets the firms quality standards. A successful candidate will improve workflow efficiency, guide junior staff, proactively resolve technical issues, and contribute to building a reliable and scalable tax preparation process.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare and review complex US federal and state tax returns including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S.
• Review work prepared by junior preparers and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US tax laws.
• Prepare and review supporting schedules, tax workpapers, and documentation.
• Identify tax adjustments, credits, deductions, and potential tax planning opportunities.

Technical Oversight

• Interpret and apply US tax laws, IRS regulations, and filing requirements.
• Conduct tax research on technical matters and document conclusions.
• Resolve complex tax issues and escalate matters to managers when necessary.

Engagement Management

• Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Coordinate with managers and US counterparts on engagement requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal processes and quality standards.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Guide and mentor junior tax preparers and reviewers.
• Provide constructive feedback and training to improve team capability and quality.
• Assist in onboarding and developing new team members.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and documentation standards.
• Support implementation of best practices in tax preparation and review processes.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• CA / CA Inter / CPA / EA / CPA preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in US tax preparation and review.
• Strong experience working with US CPA firms or offshore tax preparation teams.
• Experience handling complex tax returns and supervising junior staff.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of US Individual and Business Taxation.
• Experience with Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S, including multi-state filings.
• Familiarity with tax software such as CCH, ProSeries, UltraTax, Drake, or similar platforms.
• Ability to perform tax research and interpret IRS guidelines.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, especially during tax season.

Why Join Us

• Work with global clients and US CPA firms on complex tax engagements
• Opportunity to build deep expertise in US tax compliance and advisory support
• Collaborative team environment with strong learning opportunities
• Clear growth path within an expanding international tax practice

Compensation

The compensation for this role will be competitive and aligned with prevailing industry standards for US taxation professionals in the outsourcing and professional services sector. The final pay package will be determined based on the candidates experience, technical expertise, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.