We're seeking a Bilingual Bookkeeping Specialist & U.S. Tax Preparer (Remote)
People residing in Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua.
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm EST
Language : Fluent written and spoken English (C1 / C2)
Only resumes in English will be considered!
ABOUT US
At Valatam, we are passionate about building extraordinary remote teams in Latin America for growth-minded businesses across various industries in the US. Our values drive everything we do, ensuring that we deliver exceptional service to our clients and create a supportive and dynamic work environment for our team members. You will love it here if you embrace our core values :
- ACTION - You have an action bias. You get things done fast.
- CARE - You take pleasure in helping others and doing things the right way.
- OUTSTANDING- You have the highest standards and run things like a well-oiled machine.
- DEPENDABLE - If someone asks you to do something, they KNOW it will get done.
- ENERGY - You bring a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude to work every day.
THE ROLE
We’re seeking an experienced U.S. Tax Preparer with strong bookkeeping skills to join our remote team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who understands both individual and business tax preparation and can maintain clean, accurate books throughout the year.
Prepare and review individual (Form 1040) and business tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065).Assist with year-end adjustments, depreciation schedules, and reconciliations.Ensure compliance with IRS and state filing requirements.Review client data for accuracy and completeness prior to filing.Maintain and reconcile QuickBooks Online (QBO) accounts for assigned clients.Record and categorize transactions, reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.Prepare and maintain financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance).Post journal entries, record payroll transactions, and assist in monthly and year-end closings.Identify and correct bookkeeping errors to ensure books are tax-ready.Our projects may include other related tasks, this is not the final job description. The specific tasks will vary depending on the client and the exact JD.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.C1 / C2 English and Spanish writing and speaking skills.3+ years of experience in U.S. individual and business tax preparation.Strong understanding of U.S. tax forms : 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, Schedule C, Schedule E, etc.2+ years of bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online (required).Prior experience working with a U.S.-based CPA firm is strongly preferred.A quiet home office with a desk and office chair.Stable internet with at least 10 MBPS download & 2 MBPS upload speed.A laptop / desktop with 8GB RAM, a 1.6GHz processor, and 50GB of free hard-drive space, a headset, and a smartphone.Access to a backup place of work in case they suffer a power cut or internet failure, as well as a secondary backup internet option (mobile hotspot, Multibam, WiPod, etc.)Benefits
Competitive USD payment.Ongoing pay increments at each work anniversary.Discretionary client bonuses (over 80% of our clients award significant end-of-year bonuses to their team members).Full-time client placements also allow you to enjoy the following benefits :
7 US federal holidays as paid time off4 days paid time off (over 65% of our clients provide even more PTO days).Monthly stipend for medical insurance (after an induction period).Birthday / Anniversary bonuses.Gym / Wellness allowance.Unlimited online fitness classes with our online personal training partner.Invites to our annual Christmas parties and other in-person or online gatherings.