# Remote Public Accountant for an Accounting Firm

> Pearl · Bogotá, Colombia (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-11

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Finance and Accounting

## Description

Work From Anywhere in LATAM an the Philippines

Work Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, plus 4 hours on Saturday mornings during tax season (February–April and August–October 15)

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**About the Client**

An established South Florida CPA practice serving small business owners and high-net-worth individuals is hiring a Public Accountant to own corporate tax return preparation — 1120, 1120S, and 1065 — from raw client financials through filing.

Operating for over two decades, the firm serves a loyal, largely bilingual client base spanning real estate, medical practices, retail, and trusts. Average employee tenure exceeds eight years, and the team is building a tiered preparer-to-reviewer structure to keep pace with rapid organic growth.

**About the Role**

Day-to-day, this role prepares 40–60 corporate returns per season, performs the write-up work behind them — opening client QuickBooks files, correcting errors, making adjusting journal entries — and communicates directly with clients to gather documentation.

**Core Responsibilities**

Corporate Tax Return Preparation

-   Prepare complete 1120, 1120S, and 1065 returns for clients across real estate, medical, retail, and trust industries.
-   Input income, expense, and balance sheet data directly into CCH Axcess, including M-1 book-to-tax reconciliations.
-   Manage 40–60 returns per season across the February–April and August–October 15 filing peaks.
-   Assemble complete work papers and document assumptions for partner review.

Accounting & Write-Up Work

-   Analyze client QuickBooks files to identify negative balances, miscategorized transactions, and missing accounts.
-   Prepare adjusting journal entries to correct books before tax preparation.
-   Perform year-end close procedures and reconciliations for clients with incomplete books.
-   Translate P&L and balance sheet data into accurate tax work papers.

Client Communication & Information Gathering

-   Request missing documentation (1099s, K-1s, bank statements) directly from clients via email and phone.
-   Flag unusual items — foreign entities, gift returns, large one-time transactions — for partner review before proceeding.
-   Ask targeted clarifying questions when client financials don't reconcile.

Software & Workflow Management

-   Track return status, deadlines, and deliverables in Canopy practice management software.
-   Participate in bi-weekly video check-ins and daily team communication via Microsoft Teams.
-   Maintain organized digital work papers in compliance with IT security protocols.

## Requirements

**Must-Have**

-   3+ years in a small-to-midsize public accounting / CPA firm serving multiple clients across multiple industries
-   Hands-on preparation of 1120, 1120S, and 1065 corporate tax returns, with 40+ returns completed in a single season
-   Commercial US tax software experience: CCH Axcess, Lacerte, UltraTax, or GoSystem
-   QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop proficiency, including adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, and book-to-tax cleanup
-   Bachelor's degree in Accounting
-   C1+ English (CEFR)
-   Availability Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET, plus 4 hours on Saturdays during tax season (February–April and August–October 15)

**Nice-to-Have**

-   Business-level Spanish fluency
-   Foreign tax compliance exposure (Form 5471, FBAR)
-   IRS notice and correspondence handling experience
-   Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or CPA license from any jurisdiction
-   Prior review or supervision of junior tax preparers[](https://www.loom.com/share/863b8e426e6d48309aa8f4ea4c1c94cd)

## Benefits

-   **Competitive Salary:** Based on experience and skills

-   **Remote Work:** Fully remote—work from anywhere
-   **Team Incentives:** Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
-   **Generous PTO:** In accordance with company policy
-   **Health Coverage for PH-based talents:** HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
-   **Direct Mentorship:** Guidance from international industry experts
-   **Learning & Development:** Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
-   **Global Networking:** Connect with professionals worldwide

### **Our Recruitment Process**

1.  Application
2.  Screening
3.  Skills Assessment
4.  Topgrading Interview
5.  Client Interview
6.  Job Offer
7.  Client Onboarding

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