Tax Consultant – U.S. Business Tax Services (Preparation & Research)

Position Summary

Execute core U.S. Federal and State tax compliance tasks for business clients. This role involves the preparation of complex work papers, detailed technical research, and utilizing advanced tax technology to ensure the accuracy and timely filing of client tax returns. The Tax Consultant works directly under the supervision of a Tax Senior.

Work You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Prepare U.S. Federal and State income tax returns for various business entities, primarily focusing on complex partnerships (Form 1065) and corporations (Form 1120).
• Generate detailed tax work papers and schedules to support all tax positions, including book-to-tax differences, depreciation, and international informational returns (e.g., Forms 5471, 8865, etc.).
• Conduct comprehensive tax research on technical tax issues related to corporate, partnership, and investment management tax matters, preparing clear summaries for review by Tax Seniors.
• Assist with tax planning and tax accounting projects, specifically focusing on data extraction, analysis of financial statements, and initial preparation of tax provision calculations.
• Manage client data intake by communicating with U.S. engagement teams to ensure all required documentation (trial balance, financial data, legal documents) is obtained and properly organized for return preparation.
• Utilize advanced tax software and proprietary technology (e.g., CCH Axcess, GoSystem, OneSource) to process returns efficiently and accurately.
• Actively participate in specialized technical training on U.S. tax law and firm methodologies to build core competence in the financial services sector.

Required Qualification

• 1-3 years of experience in U.S. Federal Income Tax compliance (Corporate and/or Partnership).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong technical foundation in U.S. GAAP and tax accounting principles.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (experience with any major platform is a plus).
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex data manipulation, reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical findings clearly.
• Commitment to pursuing professional credentials such as EA (Enrolled Agent) or CPA.

Work Details

• Work Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• Shift Timings: Primarily to support U.S. time zones: 11 AM to 8 PM IST, or 2 PM to 11 PM IST.

Our People and Culture

Our culture is the engine of our accelerated global delivery, built on four foundational pillars: Empowered Ownership, Integrity, People First, Always, and a Commitment to Excellence. We empower our team to be decisive experts who take initiative, own the result, and operate with the highest level of trust and respect. By combining this value-driven mindset with our focus on operational and technical excellence, we ensure our professionals in Hyderabad are fully integrated with our global client teams, delivering the strategic execution and impactful results required for seamless expansion.

Our Purpose

Acceler8 GLOBAL’s purpose is to transform the complexity of global expansion, particularly into India, into a seamless, high-performing competitive advantage for our clients. We create trust and confidence in an increasingly regulated global environment by combining deep local expertise in compliant employment (Acceler8 EOR) and comprehensive operational oversight (Acceler8 EOR+). We are dedicated to delivering not just compliant payroll and HR, but the speed, quality assurance, performance management, and measurable project outcomes that accelerate our clients’ strategic goals in the Indian market.

Professional Development

We believe professional evolution is the key to maintaining market leadership. From entry-level to senior roles, we offer continuous learning pathways, advanced training in global employment, Indian statutory compliance, and project management/quality assurance, alongside leadership opportunities in cross-border operations. Professionals engage in formal certification training (e.g., EA/CPA support where relevant), on-the-job experience with market-leading EOR and global compliance software, and mentorship from global operations and talent leaders to ensure continuous career growth.