# Tax Specialist

> Pavago · Pakistan (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-20

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **Tax Specialist – Remote | U.S. Tax, 1040, 1120, 1065 & Compliance**

**Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours

### **About the Role**

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced **Tax Specialist** to manage U.S. federal and state tax preparation, compliance, and tax planning for individual and business clients.

You’ll work across **Form 1040, 1120, and 1065 filings**, quarterly estimates, extensions, regulatory compliance, and tax advisory while maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.

If you have strong experience with **U.S. tax preparation, IRS compliance, and tax software such as UltraTax, ProSeries, Drake, or Lacerte**, this role is a strong fit.

### **What You’ll Own**

### **U.S. Tax Preparation & Filing**

-   Prepare and review federal and state tax returns, including:

-   **Form 1040 – Individual**
-   **Form 1120 – Corporate**
-   **Form 1065 – Partnership**

-   Prepare quarterly estimated tax payments and extensions
-   Review filings for accuracy and completeness
-   Ensure returns are submitted accurately and on time
-   Manage multiple client filings and deadlines simultaneously

### **Tax Compliance**

-   Monitor changes to IRS rules and U.S. tax regulations
-   Maintain compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
-   Support compliance involving:

-   Sales tax
-   Payroll tax
-   Property tax

-   Maintain organized supporting documentation for filings

### **Tax Planning & Advisory**

-   Identify potential tax-saving opportunities
-   Evaluate available credits and deductions
-   Support tax-efficient transaction and entity planning
-   Provide practical tax insights to clients and internal teams
-   Assist with international tax matters such as **FBAR, FATCA, and transfer pricing** when applicable

### **IRS Notices & Audit Support**

-   Prepare documentation for IRS and state tax audits
-   Assist with responses to tax notices and inquiries
-   Research and resolve tax discrepancies
-   Maintain clear, audit-ready records

### **Accounting & External Coordination**

-   Collaborate with accounting and finance teams during close cycles
-   Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax advisors
-   Ensure accounting information supports accurate tax filings

### **Documentation & Process Improvement**

-   Maintain tax compliance calendars and SOPs
-   Document tax positions, assumptions, and filing decisions
-   Improve workflows for tax preparation and review
-   Maintain organized client tax records

### **Requirements**

-   **3+ years of U.S. tax preparation and compliance experience**
-   Hands-on experience preparing **1040, 1120, and 1065 tax returns**
-   Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state tax regulations
-   Experience with tax preparation software such as:

-   UltraTax
-   ProSeries
-   Drake
-   Lacerte
-   Similar professional tax software

-   Familiarity with IRS e-filing systems and state tax portals
-   Strong **Excel / Google Sheets** skills
-   Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
-   Strong written and verbal English communication
-   Ability to manage multiple tax deadlines accurately
-   Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours

### **Nice to Have**

-   **CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)**
-   Master’s degree in Taxation
-   Multi-state tax experience
-   International tax exposure
-   Experience with FBAR / FATCA
-   Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals or closely held businesses
-   Tax experience within **real estate, SaaS, or professional services**

### **Tools & Systems**

-   UltraTax
-   ProSeries
-   Drake
-   Lacerte
-   IRS e-file systems
-   State tax portals
-   Excel / Google Sheets

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   Tax filings are accurate and completed on time
-   No preventable compliance penalties or missed deadlines
-   Tax documentation remains organized and audit-ready
-   IRS and state notices are handled promptly
-   Clients receive clear, professional tax support
-   Tax-saving opportunities are proactively identified

### **Key Metrics (KPIs)**

-   On-time tax filing rate
-   Tax return accuracy
-   Compliance and deadline adherence
-   Audit and documentation readiness
-   Tax notice resolution time
-   Identification of tax-saving opportunities

### **Interview Process**

1.  Initial Screening Call
2.  **Spark Hire Video Interview**
3.  Recruiter Interview
4.  Client Interview
5.  Offer & Onboarding

### **Apply Now**

If you’re an experienced **Tax Specialist** with hands-on expertise in **U.S. tax preparation, Form 1040, 1120, 1065, IRS compliance, and tax planning**, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of accurate, compliant, and high-quality tax operations.

## Apply

[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/D023D2CCA3/apply)

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