Senior U.S. Tax Accountant (Remote, Turkey)

About the role

GT Accounting & Advisory, a Chicago-based U.S. tax, accounting and business advisory firm, is hiring a Senior U.S. Tax Accountant based in Turkey for a full-time, year-round remote position. The role focuses mainly on tax preparation during filing season, with accounting, compliance and client management duties throughout the year. Working hours align with Chicago time (U.S. Central Time).

Key responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. federal and state tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1065, 1120-S and 1120.
• Prepare and support international tax filings such as Forms 5472, 8804 and 8805, and handle extensions, depreciation, business expenses and partnership and shareholder transactions.
• Assist with multi-state filings, IRS correspondence and state tax notices, and review financial records for accuracy.
• Manage client files independently, from document collection through preparation and follow-up, and communicate with clients in English and Turkish.
• Perform bookkeeping, account reconciliations and monthly reporting, and support payroll, sales tax filings and business compliance.
• Assist with LLC and corporation formation, EIN applications and client education materials.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of hands-on U.S. tax preparation experience, preferably with a U.S.-based accounting, CPA or tax preparation firm.
• Ability to independently prepare individual and business tax returns.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. federal taxation and familiarity with state tax requirements.
• Professional proficiency in English and Turkish, written and spoken.
• Comfortable working during Chicago time, which means afternoon/evening hours in Turkey.

Required skills

• Forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1065, 1120-S, 1120, 5472, 8804 and 8805.
• Experience with professional U.S. tax preparation software.
• Preferred: Drake Tax, UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSeries, ProConnect, QuickBooks Online, and experience managing a portfolio of U.S. tax clients.
• Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA is a plus but not required.

Applicants apply through LinkedIn or by sending an English resume to the company's contact address, highlighting their tax experience and software used. The selection process includes an initial English interview, a technical assessment and a final interview with management.