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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job