Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) - Remote

About the role

Emapta is recruiting a Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) on an indefinite-term contract, working remotely from home during day shifts (8:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time, weekends off). The role supports a US-based educational enrichment provider that offers STEM, digital technology, arts, life skills and fitness programs through after-school activities, summer camps and educational events. The position manages US GAAP reporting, federal and state tax compliance and financial controls.

Key responsibilities

• Monthly close in QuickBooks Online, including accruals, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial statements under US GAAP and complete lender reports within 30 days of month-end
• Reconcile payroll and payroll tax balances between Rippling and the general ledger, and maintain a documented monthly close checklist
• Maintain a centralised tax calendar and prepare multi-state sales and use tax returns, gross receipts tax returns and annual reports
• Prepare US federal and state income and franchise tax returns (Forms 1120 and 1065) and multi-state apportionment calculations for review by the external CPA, plus quarterly estimated tax calculations
• Respond to and resolve state tax and payroll tax notices, and draft correspondence to tax authorities
• Prepare schedules and documentation for the annual audit, act as main contact for external auditors, and assist with budget, cash flow forecasts and ad hoc analyses
• Future scope includes customer invoicing, accounts receivable and collections

Required profile

• Professional accounting license such as CPA, CA or an equivalent national credential
• 3 to 5 years of experience with a US CPA firm or accounting services provider, responsible for monthly client accounting and US business tax compliance
• Experience preparing Forms 1120 and 1065, multi-state income or franchise tax returns and sales and use tax filings
• Excellent written and verbal English, professional judgment and ability to escalate financial or tax concerns
• Strongly preferred: US Enrolled Agent (EA), audit support, payroll tax reconciliation in Rippling, revenue recognition, lender reporting or franchise accounting

Required skills

• QuickBooks Online
• US GAAP
• US federal and state tax returns (Forms 1120, 1065)

What we offer

• Competitive salary for top-tier talent
• Dominican statutory benefits: 13th-month pay, paid annual vacation and public holidays, social security covering health insurance, pension (AFP) and occupational risk insurance
• Sick leave and disability coverage through Social Security
• Career growth, exposure to international clients and learning and development support through Emapta Academy