Senior US Expat Tax Accountant

At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders. About the Company: Our client specializes in assisting U.S. citizens and Green Card holders living and working abroad with their U.S. tax preparation and filing needs. Trusted by clients in over 100 countries, the firm provides personalized services, including annual tax return preparation and help with the Streamlined Filing Program, all with a transparent flat-rate fee. Their experienced team of CPAs and EAs delivers reliable, responsive support and ensures compliance while maintaining direct client communication without outsourcing or contractors. Universal Tax Professionals is committed to helping Americans abroad manage their tax obligations efficiently as they plan for their financial future. About the Role: They’re looking for a Senior US Expat Tax Accountant who combines deep technical expat tax expertise with independence, ownership, and reliability. You’ll manage the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. individual tax returns for expatriates (1040s and related international forms), ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws, and provide tax planning tailored to clients living abroad. You’ll collaborate closely with senior managers and other accountants, advise on the Streamlined Filing Program, and stay current on tax regulations impacting U.S. citizens and Green Card holders overseas. This role requires someone hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented, who can hit the ground running with minimal training, manage their workload autonomously, and deliver high-quality results, especially during busy season. You Will :Prepare and review U.S. individual income tax returns (1040) for Americans living abroad, including complex international scenarios .Complete and review key expat-related forms, including: Form 2555 (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion); Form 1116 (Foreign Tax Credit); Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets); Form 5471 (Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations); Form 8621 (PFIC – Passive Foreign Investment Company) Ensure full compliance with U.S. tax laws and reporting requirements for U.S. citizens and Green Card holders abroad Provide tax planning advice and strategies tailored to expat and international tax matters Advise clients on the Streamlined Filing Program and manage related filings Represent clients before the IRS as needed for expat-related tax matters Collaborate with a senior manager during review cycles, incorporating feedback and finalizing returns Manage your own workload and timelines to meet deadlines, particularly during busy season (Feb–Apr) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. expat tax rules, IRS guidance, and regulatory changes Participate in occasional internal training/meetings (about once a month around 1pm ET; recordings available) About You: Your Background: Hands-on experience preparing U.S. individual tax returns, with a strong focus on expat / international individual tax. Strong knowledge of tax planning strategies for U.S. expats and international tax matters. Direct, practical experience with: Forms 2555, 1116, 8938, 5471, 8621 Related schedules and disclosures for foreign income, foreign corporations, PFICs, and foreign financial assets Experience with tax preparation and filing primarily for individual clients; any corporate exposure is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field. Excellent client communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working fully remotely in a distributed, English-speaking environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr