Senior Tax Professional

Senior Tax Professional (U.S. Tax – New York State & New York City Focus) Seasonal / Part-Time | Fully Remote (South Africa–based) The Opportunity Join GCO Partners , a people-first Talent-as-a-Service business connecting exceptional professionals from Africa and beyond to meaningful global work — without relocating. We are hiring a Senior Tax Professional to support a sophisticated U.S.-based tax and advisory environment during peak season, with the potential for long-term, ongoing engagement . This is a senior, high-trust role designed for an experienced U.S. tax professional who can operate independently and deliver complex New York–centric tax work at a high standard. This opportunity is ideal for someone who values quality, autonomy, and long-term professional growth over volume-driven compliance. What Youll Do - Prepare and review complex U.S. federal and multi-state tax returns, including: - Individuals (1040) - Partnerships (1065) - S-Corporations (1120-S) - C-Corporations (1120) - Trusts & Estates (1041) - Nonprofits (990 / 990-EZ) - Independently prepare New York State and New York City tax returns , including resident individual and business filings - Handle NYC-specific tax filings , including Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT) and NYC business returns - Develop tax projections, multi-year planning models, and client-specific analyses - Identify planning opportunities related to entity structuring, income timing, deductions, and retirement strategies - Draft or contribute to tax strategy memoranda and advisory deliverables - Communicate clearly with U.S.-based stakeholders to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and high-quality outcomes - Review state and local tax notices and support responses where required What Youll Bring (Non-Negotiable) - Significant, recent hands-on experience preparing New York City and New York State tax returns for individuals and businesses - Direct preparation experience with NYC-specific filings, including: - IT-201 / IT-203 - NYC-204 - NYC-3L / NYC-3S - Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT) - Strong working knowledge of NYC residency rules , credits for taxes paid to other states, and the interaction between federal, NYS, and NYC taxation - Proven ability to independently complete complex returns start-to-finish with minimal oversight - Experience across partnerships, S-Corporations, individuals, trusts, and estates - Exposure to multi-entity and multi-state structures (NY, NJ, CT preferred) - Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly Applications will not be considered without direct, hands-on New York City tax preparation experience. Advantageous - CPA or EA designation - Masters in Taxation (MST) or graduate-level tax coursework - Prior experience in a U.S. public accounting tax department - Experience supporting high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses - Exposure to advisory- and planning-focused engagements beyond compliance Engagement & Working Model - Fully remote role, delivered from South Africa - Increased hours during U.S. tax season (January–April) - Potential for ongoing project or advisory work outside of peak season - Availability to align with U.S. East Coast working hours - Competitive hourly or project-based compensation , commensurate with experience Why GCO Partners - Global work with real responsibility — no relocation required - Access to senior-level international engagements - A people-first environment where professionals are trusted, supported, and set up to succeed - Work that builds long-term capability, not just seasonal output Originally posted on Himalayas