US Tax Preparer & Tax Planning Specialist

Located on-site in Karachi (Gulistan-e-Johar), this full-time position operates during US business hours (9 am to 6 pm EST). ACE CPAs is a rapidly growing, AI-driven CPA and advisory firm serving US business owners across industries such as construction, medical and dental practices, SaaS, and professional services. The firm offers bookkeeping, tax, Fractional CFO, Quality of Earnings (QoE), and M&A advisory services using modern technology stacks including ProConnect, Drake Tax, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, monday.com, and AI-powered workflows. We are seeking an experienced US Tax Specialist to independently manage tax engagements from data collection through accepted e-file, delivering accurate and clean returns with minimal supervision. This role also involves proactive tax planning for business owners with significant pass-through income, including contractors and sellers preparing for transactions.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and file Federal and state tax returns including Forms 1040, 1120-S, 1065, and 1120-H.
- Manage complete engagements from source document collection to accepted electronic filing.
- Handle complex scenarios such as multi-entity structures, multi-year catch-up returns, overdue filings, and extensions.
- Monitor MeF acknowledgements and resolve any filing rejects.
- Review and respond to IRS and state tax notices independently.
- Prepare penalty abatement requests including First-Time Abatement, Reasonable Cause, and Rev. Proc. 84-35.
- Prepare elections such as Form 2553 and Form 3115, and maintain accurate depreciation schedules.
- Develop and communicate written tax plans for business owners, quantifying savings and explaining strategies clearly during client calls.
- Prepare and file multi-state Sales and Use Tax returns and support state registrations, withholding, and compliance.
- Assess taxability issues and document filing positions.
- Utilize ProConnect, Drake Tax, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, monday.com, and Google Workspace daily.
- Maintain clean workpapers and thorough documentation.
- Ensure timely progression of all assigned engagements through the firm’s workflow.
- Serve as the primary contact for assigned clients, communicating via email and Zoom.
- Proactively chase outstanding items, provide status updates, and coordinate with internal teams to meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications

- Hands-on experience preparing and filing US 1040, 1120-S, and 1065 returns for at least two full tax seasons.
- Recent, practical experience using ProConnect or Drake Tax for actual filings.
- Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state filing procedures, extensions, e-filing, and IRS notice responses.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Desktop for data extraction.
- Active PTIN or eligibility to obtain one before starting.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain high accuracy under pressure.
- Availability to work full-time during US business hours.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience with multi-entity client groups and pass-through entities.
- Knowledge of multi-state Sales and Use Tax compliance.
- Expertise in IRS notice resolution and penalty abatements.
- Familiarity with clients in construction, medical, dental, or SaaS industries.
- EA or CPA credentials are a plus but not required.
- Comfortable leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.

What We Value

We prioritize ownership of engagements from data collection through accepted filing, exercising judgment beyond simple data entry. Accuracy, accountability, proactive communication, strong organization, and detailed documentation are essential qualities for success.

Career Growth

This role is central to a growing tax practice. High performers have opportunities to advance into Senior Tax Specialist and Tax Reviewer roles, managing larger, more complex portfolios and influencing firm-wide tax processes.

Work Setup

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Karachi, Pakistan, with direct collaboration with the Tax Lead and firm leadership during US business hours, Monday through Friday.