Tax Preparation & Accounting Specialist (CPA / Enrolled Agent Preferred)Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide

specialized Level 2 support

for complex customer inquiries related to

US accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll .

This role requires

genuine technical accounting judgment , not just scripted responses or basic ticket routing. The idóneo candidate has strong accounting and tax expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex issues.

Schedule & Coverage

Required coverage window:

8:00 AM–8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

Individual schedules will be

staggered

to provide coverage during US business hours.

Ability to work shifts that

overlap with US business hours is required .

Specific shifts and weekly schedules will be finalized with the client.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized

Level 2 support

for complex US customer accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll inquiries.

Investigate and resolve

escalated and directly assigned

accounting and tax support tickets.

Review and troubleshoot

bookkeeping discrepancies, reconciliations, and accounting transactions .

Assist customers with:

Tax-related inquiries

Tax notices

Filing status questions

Tax return-related questions within the authorized scope

Support

payroll questions, setup, processing issues, and troubleshooting .

Communicate technical findings clearly and professionally through

Zendesk, email-style ticket responses, and scheduled phone support .

Independently investigate issues, identify





root causes , and coordinate with internal specialists when necessary.

Document resolutions and maintain

accurate customer records .

Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve

workflows and knowledge resources .

Adapt to new internal systems as the client transitions away from Zendesk.

Learn and work effectively with

proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows .

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated

professional accounting experience , ideally with exposure to

US accounting and taxation .

Strong working knowledge of:

Bookkeeping

Tax return review

Account reconciliations

Payroll

Financial reporting

Prior experience handling

complex tax and accounting inquiries, tax notices, and customer-facing financial support .

Excellent

written and verbal English communication .

Strong:

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skillsIndependent problem-solving skills

Ability to explain

complex accounting and tax topics to nontechnical customers .

Comfortable working in a

fast-paced, technology-driven environment

with evolving workflows.

Ability to learn new systems, including

proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows .





Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

— strongly preferred.

Enrolled Agent (EA)

certification — highly desirable, particularly for candidates with US tax experience.

Background in a

Big Four accounting firm, established accounting practice, or comparable professional accounting environment .

QuickBooks certification or experience .

International CPA credentials may be considered, provided the candidate can demonstrate

relevant knowledge of US accounting and tax practices .

Technical Skills & Tools

QuickBooks or comparable accounting software

Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Zendesk

— preferred, not required; training can be provided.

Slack or similar collaboration tools

Familiarity with

tax preparation and payroll software

is beneficial.

Ability to learn

proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows .

What We PrioritizeCandidates should demonstrate the following priority of skills:

Technical accounting expertise

— first priority

Communication and problem-solving skills

— second priority

Prior support platform experience

— third priority

Important Scope & Compliance NoteAdvice, tax review, and other regulated activities must remain

within the individual's qualifications and the client's approved responsibilities .

This position requires sound technical accounting judgment and the ability to handle complex issues appropriately while staying within the authorized scope of the role.

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📌 Tax Preparation & Accounting Specialist (Ciudad de México)
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📍 Ciudad de México