[Hiring] Senior Tax Accountant @Emapta

Role Description

Establish Financial Authority Across US Education and Multi-State Tax Jurisdictions. Financial credibility is earned through disciplined governance and sophisticated tax expertise. The Sr. Tax Accountant serves a critical function in safeguarding regulatory compliance, strengthening financial reporting, and supporting the fiscal stability of a US education enterprise. At Emapta, this specialized expertise opens a long-term international career distinguished by professional autonomy, premium workplace privileges, and meaningful contributions to business performance-an exceptional opportunity designed for the top 1% of accounting professionals.

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift: Night Shift | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, Weekends Off
• Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home

Qualifications

• Professional accounting license (CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent national credential)
• 3-5 years of experience at a US CPA firm or accounting services provider, covering both monthly client accounting and US business tax work
• Experience preparing Forms 1120 and 1065 and multi-state income or franchise tax returns, including apportionment
• Experience filing monthly or quarterly sales/use tax returns across multiple US states
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online and solid working knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with sound judgment to identify and escalate issues rather than simply process transactions

Requirements

• US Enrolled Agent (EA) credential (strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting financial statement audits
• Experience reconciling payroll taxes using Rippling
• Exposure to revenue recognition involving different invoice and service dates, lender reporting, or franchise accounting

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process in QuickBooks Online, including accruals, deferred revenue, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare monthly US GAAP financial statements and lender reporting packages within 30 days of month-end
• Reconcile payroll and payroll taxes between Rippling and the general ledger
• Maintain a documented close checklist and written procedures for all recurring tasks
• Develop and maintain a centralized tax calendar for all states, entities, tax types, and filing deadlines
• Prepare and file multi-state sales/use tax returns, gross receipts tax returns, and annual reports
• Prepare US federal and state income and franchise tax returns, including Forms 1120 and 1065 and multi-state apportionment, for review by the external CPA
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations
• Respond to and resolve state tax and payroll tax notices, and draft correspondence to relevant agencies
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Support budget preparation, cash flow forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis for leadership
• Assume responsibility for customer invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections as the role evolves

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used at your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment