International Tax Advisor
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$97,000 - $145,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Austin, Texas |
About this job
International Tax Advisor – CPA
Job Title
International Tax Advisor – CPA
Company
Ramirez Accounting Services, LLC
Department
Tax
Reports To
CPA & Tax Manager
Employment Type
Full-time, Exempt
Location
Hybrid, In-Person or Remote – 610 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX
Salary Range
$97,000 – $145,000 annually, based on experience and international tax depth
Busy Season
Extended hours expected January – April and around the October 15 extension deadline
Position Summary
Ramirez Accounting Services is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with demonstrated international tax experience to prepare, review, and advise on U.S. tax matters for both business and individual clients. This role supports businesses with foreign ownership, foreign subsidiaries or branches, foreign partners, and payments to foreign persons. It also supports individuals with foreign income, foreign financial accounts and assets, and cross-border residency questions, along with the related IRS reporting. The ideal candidate is technically strong, can work independently on complex returns, communicates clearly with business owners and individual clients, and is ready to help grow the firm's international tax services.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Preparation & Review: Business clients
- Prepare and review international information returns, including Forms 5471 (U.S. owners of foreign corporations), 5472 (foreign-owned U.S. corporations and LLCs), 8865 (foreign partnerships), and 8858 (foreign disregarded entities)
- Prepare and review business returns with international components (Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065), including foreign tax credits and related international calculations
- Support withholding and reporting on payments to foreign persons, such as Forms 1042, 1042-S, and 8804/8805, as applicable
Tax Preparation & Review: Individual clients
- Prepare and review individual returns with international components, including the foreign earned income exclusion (Form 2555), foreign tax credit (Form 1116), and nonresident returns (Form 1040-NR)
- Prepare FBAR (FinCEN Form 114), Form 8938, Form 3520, and Form 8621 (PFIC) filings
- Determine residency status, tax home, and filing requirements
Tax Preparation & Review: All clients
- Apply tax treaty provisions for businesses and individuals
- Review work prepared by other staff for accuracy and completeness
Advisory & Client Service
- Conduct international tax consultations for new and existing business and individual clients
- Advise on cross-border compliance, entity structure considerations, foreign tax credit vs. exclusion elections, and planning opportunities
- Identify delinquent international filings and recommend remediation options
- Serve as the primary technical contact for international client questions
IRS Representation
- Represent clients before the IRS on notices, examinations, penalty abatement requests, and collection matters related to international reporting
- Prepare responses to IRS correspondence within required deadlines
Practice Development
- Help build and document workflows, checklists, and client intake questions for international engagements
- Train and support other staff on international issues
- Identify existing clients with unaddressed international reporting needs
- Stay current on international tax law changes and share updates with the team
Firm Operations
- Track time, tasks, deadlines, and client communication in Canopy
- Maintain complete workpapers and engagement documentation
- Follow firm quality-control, data-security, and client-confidentiality standards
Qualifications
Required
- Active CPA license in good standing (Texas license, or eligible to practice in Texas)
- 3+ years preparing U.S. business and individual tax returns, including at least 2 years with international reporting
- Hands-on experience preparing Forms 5471 and 5472
- Experience with business returns (Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065)
- Experience with individual international filings, including Forms 2555, 1116, 8938, and FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR)
- Working knowledge of tax treaties, residency rules, and international reporting penalties
- Experience responding to IRS notices and representing clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex rules to business owners and individual clients
- Proficiency with UltraTax CS and QuickBooks
Preferred
- Enrolled Agent (EA) credential
- Experience with Forms 8865, 8858, 1042, 1042-S, 1118, and 8621
- Knowledge of GILTI, subpart F, and foreign tax credit calculations for businesses
- Experience with delinquent international information return remediation
- Public accounting or tax practice experience
- Master’s degree in accounting or taxation
- Experience with Canopy or similar practice management software
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $97,000 – $145,000, depending on experience and international tax depth
- Bonus eligibility at management's discretion
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid continuing education
- Employee discounts
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ramirez Accounting Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Compensation details: 97000-145000 Yearly Salary
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