# Tax Specialist. > Pavago · Colombia (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-14 **Workplace:** remote ## Description ### **Tax Specialist – U.S. Tax Preparation & Compliance** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Client Business Hours, with flexibility during tax season and filing deadlines ### **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced **Tax Specialist** to manage U.S. tax preparation, compliance, filings, and tax planning support for individuals and businesses. This is a hands-on tax role requiring strong knowledge of **U.S. federal and state taxation**, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple filings and deadlines accurately. You’ll prepare and review **individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns**, monitor regulatory requirements, respond to tax notices, support audits, and identify legitimate opportunities to reduce tax liabilities. The ideal candidate has **3+ years of U.S. tax experience**, hands-on experience with professional tax preparation software, and a strong understanding of IRS filing requirements. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **U.S. Tax Preparation & Filing** - Prepare and review U.S. federal and state tax returns. - Handle returns including: - Form 1040 – Individual Income Tax Returns - Form 1120 – Corporate Income Tax Returns - Form 1065 – Partnership Returns - Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments. - Prepare and file extensions when required. - Review supporting financial information for completeness and accuracy. - Ensure returns are submitted accurately and within applicable deadlines. - Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers for completed filings. ### **Federal, State & Local Tax Compliance** - Monitor changes to U.S. tax laws, regulations, and IRS guidance. - Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements. - Support multi-state tax compliance and filings. - Assist with: - Sales tax - Payroll tax - Property tax - Track filing calendars and ensure deadlines are not missed. - Maintain accurate documentation supporting tax positions and calculations. ### **Tax Planning & Advisory Support** - Identify applicable deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities. - Support tax planning for individuals and businesses. - Analyze financial information to identify potential tax efficiencies. - Advise on tax implications of business transactions and financial decisions. - Help clients understand tax obligations and planning opportunities. - Support tax planning for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals where applicable. ### **Tax Notices & Audit Support** - Review and respond to IRS and state tax notices. - Gather supporting documentation for tax audits and inquiries. - Prepare organized schedules and records for auditors and tax authorities. - Research discrepancies and assist with resolving tax-related issues. - Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready tax documentation. ### **International Tax Support** Where applicable, support international tax matters including: - FBAR - FATCA - Transfer pricing considerations - International reporting requirements International tax experience is preferred but not required. ### **Accounting & Finance Collaboration** - Work closely with accounting and finance teams during month-end and year-end close. - Review financial records to ensure tax reporting aligns with accounting data. - Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax advisors when required. - Identify missing or inconsistent financial information before filing. - Communicate tax implications clearly to finance teams and business stakeholders. ### **Documentation & Process Improvement** - Maintain updated tax compliance SOPs. - Document tax positions, assumptions, and filing methodologies. - Maintain organized client tax records and supporting documentation. - Improve tax preparation and review workflows. - Identify opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiency during high-volume filing periods. ### **Required Experience & Skills** ### **Core Requirements** - **3+ years of professional U.S. tax preparation and compliance experience.** - Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax requirements. - Experience preparing individual and business tax returns. - Hands-on experience with: - Form 1040 - Form 1120 - Form 1065 - Experience with IRS e-filing systems and state tax portals. - Strong understanding of tax deadlines, estimated payments, and extensions. - Ability to research and interpret tax regulations. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple tax filings and deadlines independently. - Comfortable working remotely during U.S. client business hours. ### **Tax Software** Hands-on experience with one or more professional tax platforms such as: - UltraTax - Lacerte - ProSeries - Drake Tax - Equivalent professional tax preparation software ### **Excel & Google Sheets** Strong proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets for: - Tax reconciliations - Supporting schedules - Financial analysis - Data organization - Reporting - Tax workpapers ### **Nice-to-Have Experience** - CPA designation. - Enrolled Agent (EA) credential. - Master’s degree in Taxation. - Multi-state tax experience. - International tax exposure. - Experience with FBAR/FATCA or transfer pricing. - Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals. - Experience working with closely held businesses. - Background supporting clients in: - Professional services - SaaS - Real estate - Experience working within a CPA, tax, accounting, or professional services firm. ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** You: - Understand U.S. tax preparation beyond basic data entry. - Are highly accurate and detail-oriented. - Stay organized when managing multiple clients and deadlines. - Can interpret tax rules and explain their practical implications clearly. - Proactively identify potential compliance issues. - Remain dependable during high-volume tax periods. - Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation. - Take ownership of filings from preparation through submission and follow-up. ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** Your day may include: - Reviewing upcoming federal and state filing deadlines. - Preparing individual, corporate, or partnership tax returns. - Reviewing financial records and supporting schedules. - Identifying applicable deductions and credits. - Preparing estimated tax payments or extensions. - Researching federal or state tax requirements. - Responding to IRS or state notices. - Reconciling tax schedules against accounting records. - Coordinating with accounting teams, CPAs, or clients. - Documenting tax positions and maintaining audit-ready records. - Reviewing completed returns for accuracy before filing. In short: **you ensure tax filings are accurate, compliant, timely, and supported by organized documentation while helping identify legitimate opportunities for tax efficiency.** ### **Key Metrics for Success** - 100% of tax filings completed accurately and on time. - Zero avoidable compliance penalties or missed deadlines. - Accurate and complete tax workpapers. - Timely resolution of IRS and state notices. - Organized, audit-ready tax documentation. - Strong client and leadership satisfaction. - Identification of applicable tax-saving opportunities. - Consistent execution during high-volume filing periods. ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - Full ownership across U.S. tax preparation and compliance. - Exposure to both individual and business taxation. - Opportunity to develop expertise across federal and multi-state tax matters. - Direct collaboration with finance, accounting, and tax leadership. - Exposure to tax planning and advisory work beyond return preparation. - Fully remote environment. - Strong potential for growth into: - Senior Tax Specialist - Tax Manager - Tax Advisor - Tax Operations Lead ### **Spark Hire Intro Video** As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete a short **Spark Hire intro video**. We’d like to hear about: - Your experience preparing U.S. federal and state tax returns. - Which returns you have personally prepared, particularly Forms **1040, 1120, and 1065**. - The tax preparation software you have used, such as UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSeries, or Drake. - Your experience managing multiple clients and filing deadlines during tax season. - Your exposure to multi-state taxation. - An example of a tax issue, discrepancy, or notice you researched and helped resolve. - Your experience identifying deductions, credits, or other legitimate tax-saving opportunities. - Any experience you have with sales tax, payroll tax, or property tax filings. - Any exposure to high-net-worth, closely held business, or international tax matters. - How you review your work to ensure accuracy before a return is filed. Keep your responses **clear, concise, and conversational**. We’re particularly interested in your hands-on U.S. tax experience, technical knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to communicate tax matters clearly. **Completion of the Spark Hire intro video is required for your application to be considered.** ### **Interview Process** - Initial Phone Screen - Spark Hire Intro Video - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Practical Tax Assessment - Client Interview with Finance/Tax Leadership - Offer & Background Verification ### **Apply Now** If you have strong **U.S. tax preparation and compliance experience**, are comfortable preparing individual and business returns, and take pride in accurate, deadline-driven work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and complete the required **Spark Hire intro video** to move forward in the hiring process. #TaxSpecialist #TaxAccountant #TaxPreparation #USTax #TaxCompliance #CPA #EnrolledAgent #1040 #1065 #1120 #RemoteAccounting #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs #TaxJobs ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/3F151E0B12/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)