Remote CPA Firm Manager | U.S. Tax, Payroll & Accounting

This is a hands-on managerial position, not simply a tax preparer or bookkeeper role.

Key Responsibilities & Required Experience:

1. Full-Service Payroll Processing (MUST HAVE)

• Hands-on experience with Payroll Relief (AccountantsWorld) and/or QuickBooks Desktop Payroll
• Independently manage payroll from start to finish for multiple clients
• Handle federal and state payroll tax filings, including Forms 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and state unemployment filings
• Manage payroll tax notices, reconciliations, and client inquiries

2. Business & Individual Tax Returns (MUST HAVE)

• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state taxation
• Experience preparing and reviewing Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S
• Handle tax adjustments, reconciliations, and client communications
• Independently manage tax return preparation and filing deadlines

3. Bookkeeping & Sales Tax (MUST HAVE)

• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and general ledgers
• Manage monthly and quarterly bookkeeping
• Prepare and file sales tax returns

4. Client Management & Communication (CRITICAL)

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Independently communicate with U.S. clients through phone, email, and video meetings
• Manage client relationships, resolve issues, and follow up on outstanding information
• Assign, review, and supervise work performed by junior staff
• Take full ownership of assigned clients without constant supervision

Ideal Candidate

Minimum 5 years of U.S. accounting and tax experience preferred

Prior experience as a Team Lead, Accounting Manager, or Tax Manager

Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll, taxation, bookkeeping, and sales tax

Comfortable directly interacting with U.S.-based clients

Able to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines independently

Organized, accountable, detail-oriented, and proactive

Comfortable working remotely with reliable internet and a professional workspace

Available to work with appropriate overlap during U.S. Central Time business hours