Tax Preparer - Flexible Remote

Shahbaz & Associates CPAs PLLC | Remote, with occasional in-person client meetings in the Richmond area | $35–$40/hour Shahbaz & Associates CPAs is a boutique public accounting firm based in Fairfax, Virginia. We focus on real estate tax, tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, partnership taxation, international tax and outsourced CFO services. We're growing, and we're looking for a Tax Advisor in the Richmond area who wants real ownership of client work without the bureaucracy of a large firm. Prepare and review federal and Virginia returns for individuals (1040), partnerships (1065), S corporations (1120-S), C corporations (1120) and trusts (1041) Review first-pass preparation from our offshore team, give clear feedback and sign off on quality Carry out tax planning projects such as quarterly estimates, entity structure analysis and year-end projections for high-net-worth and business-owner clients Act as a point of contact for assigned clients: answer questions, gather information and explain results in plain language 3+ years of hands-on tax preparation and review experience in public accounting~ Strong working knowledge of partnership and S corp taxation (basis, K-1s, allocations)~ Experience with professional tax software (e.g., Strong written communication and the ability to explain tax concepts to clients~ A self-directed, organized way of working remotely, with reliable availability during business hours (ET)~ CPA or EA (or actively pursuing) Real estate tax experience (cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, passive activity rules) Exposure to international filings (5471, 5472, 8865, FBAR) Experience working with offshore or distributed teams Fully remote, flexible scheduling outside peak deadlines~