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
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