Company Description
At Vivek Parekh, CPA & Associates, our goal is to fulfill your business needs cost-efficiently and consistently. We assist with everything from starting a new business entity to closing one, and everything in-between. We maximize the value of our services by being a one-stop shop. If the service you need is not listed, contact us and we will direct you to the appropriate channel.
Role Description
We are seeking a skilled Tax Professional to perform the final technical review of U.S. tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, and all related state filings. This role serves as the last line of defense before filingensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all returns. You will identify missing information, validate preparer inputs, and apply advanced tax knowledge with sound professional judgment. A key part of this role is the ability to connect business returns to related individual filings to ensure consistency across all entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive Review: Conduct detailed technical reviews of individual and business tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Audit for Completeness: Identify missing information by comparing client data to prior-year filings, financial activity, and expected tax positions.
- Technical Research: Independently research and document tax positions using authoritative tax law resources.
- Integrated Analysis: Review business returns (1065/1120S) alongside individual returns (1040) to ensure proper flowthrough and beneficial reporting for the clients that firm is prepare of both business and personal returns.
- Critical Thinking: Challenge assumptions, validate data entry, and ensure all tax positions are reasonable and wellsupported.
Qualifications
- Advanced Tax Knowledge: Strong expertise in Business (1120, 1120S, 1065) and Individual (1040) tax compliance.
- Analytical Judgment: Proven ability to interpret financial statements and connect the dots across multiple entities.
- Credentials: EA or CPA strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 24+ years specifically reviewing complex U.S. tax returns.
Operational Requirements & Commitment
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following professional standards:
- Work Hours: Must remain online and active until at least 5:00 PM EST on weekdays (and longer when needed to meet deadlines).
- Blackout Period:No leave permitted from January 1 to April 30no exceptions.
- Ownership & Research: Ability to work independently, perform your own research, and make confident, wellreasoned decisions.
- Integrity & Reporting: Daily progress logs required; we rely on honesty and consistent output without micromanagement.
- Work Environment: Quiet, distractionfree workspace with no background noise and a limited-to nophone policy during work hours.
- Technical Requirements: Stable highspeed internet (minimum 30 Mbps) and immediate responsiveness during your shift.
