Senior Tax Accountant, US (Tax Compliance and Audit - ASC 740)

About the position

We are seeking a Philippines-based Sr. Tax Accountant to support the Company’s U.S. tax compliance and income tax provision processes. This role will focus primarily on preparing U.S. federal and state income tax compliance workpapers, while also supporting quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under ASC 740. 

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience preparing tax or accounting workpapers, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work closely with a U.S.-based tax team. Experience with U.S. corporate tax compliance and tax provision is preferred, but we are open to candidates with strong accounting, audit, or multinational company experience who are interested in growing in U.S. tax. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare U.S. federal corporate income tax compliance workpapers, including taxable income calculations, book-to-tax adjustments, Schedule M items, depreciation, amortization, accruals, prepaid expenses, stock compensation, meals and entertainment, charitable contributions, research and development and other supporting schedules.


• Support preparation of federal and state income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related filing packages. 


• Prepare return-to-provision analysis and identify differences between prior-year provision estimates and final tax return calculations. 


• Maintain organized tax compliance workpapers and support documentation for review by the U.S. tax team, external advisors, and auditors. 


• Assist with international tax compliance inputs as needed, including Forms 5471, GILTI, FDII/FDDEI, foreign tax credits, and related supporting schedules. 


• Support quarterly and annual income tax provision workpapers under ASC 740, including current tax calculations, deferred tax schedules, effective tax rate support, tax account reconciliations, and provision-to-return true-ups. 


• Assist with deferred tax rollforwards, temporary difference schedules, valuation allowance support, uncertain tax position support, and income tax footnote schedules. 


• Support tax account reconciliations and coordinate with the accounting team on tax payable, tax receivable, deferred tax asset/liability, and income tax expense accounts. 


• Assist with audit requests by preparing schedules, gathering support, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. 


• Support SOX/internal control requirements related to tax compliance and tax provision processes. 


• Assist with tax notices, state inquiries, and tax audit support by gathering documentation and preparing response packages. 


• Identify process improvement opportunities and help build repeatable templates for recurring tax compliance and provision workpapers. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field. 


• CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not required. 


• 3+ years of tax, accounting, audit, or finance experience, preferably with exposure to U.S. corporate tax, multinational companies, or shared service environments. 


• Experience preparing or supporting U.S. federal and state income tax compliance workpapers is preferred. 


• Basic understanding of book-to-tax adjustments, trial balance reconciliations, fixed asset schedules, accruals, prepaid expenses, and tax return support. 


• Exposure to state apportionment, state modifications, NOLs, credits, extensions, and estimated payments is a plus. 


• Experience supporting ASC 740 tax provision workpapers, including current tax, deferred tax, tax account reconciliations, and return-to-provision adjustments, is preferred. 


• Familiarity with deferred taxes, effective tax rate, valuation allowance, uncertain tax positions, and income tax footnote support is a plus. 


• Experience with international tax compliance support, including Forms 5471, GILTI, FDII/FDDEI, and foreign tax credits, is a plus but not required. 


• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, reconciliations, data organization, and detailed workpaper preparation. 


• Experience with tax software such as OneSource, NetSuite, or similar systems is a plus. 


• Strong written and verbal English communication skills. 


• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, ask thoughtful questions, manage deadlines, and support U.S. time zone deliverables.

What’s in it for you?

• HMO coverage from day 1 of employment (plus 2 free dependents)


• Group life insurance (upon regularization)


• Wellness Reimbursement Program (upon regularization)


• Paid annual and sick leaves (convertible into cash)


• Paid compassionate leave (5 days)


• Employee Dedication Award (years of service)


• Employee Referral Bonus Program


• Promoting diversity and inclusion


• Business Travel Opportunity (Top Performers)


• Hybrid Working Arrangement (3 days onsite & 2 days' work-from-home)


• Competitive compensation package, Performance bonuses/incentives


• Career growth & advancement opportunities

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.