Associate Tax Preparer – Business & S-Corporation Tax

ibex · Karachi division, Pakistan

ibex. is hiring for one of its clients for the position of Tax Preparer – Business & S-Corporation Tax (Associate) in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan . This is a Night Shift role aligned with U.S. business hours .

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Tax Preparer to support U.S. business tax compliance activities, primarily focusing on small businesses and S-Corporations . The ideal candidate will assist in organizing client records, preparing tax return data, maintaining workpapers, and identifying missing information for review by senior tax professionals. CPA or Enrolled Agent certification is not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize business tax documents , prior-year returns , trial balances , general ledgers , fixed asset schedules , payroll records , and owner-related information .
• Prepare and input data for Federal and State Business Tax Returns under supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of Form 1120-S and Form 1065 .
• Support the preparation of Schedules K, K-1, M-1, and M-2 .
• Reconcile tax return inputs with trial balances , general ledgers , and supporting documentation.
• Assist with book-to-tax adjustments , depreciation calculations , fixed asset reporting , shareholder/partner activity , and distributions .
• Roll forward prior-year workpapers and verify changes for accuracy.
• Identify missing information , unusual balances , and discrepancies requiring further review.
• Maintain organized workpapers and respond to reviewer comments and queries.
• Follow procedures related to tax software , e-filing , document retention , confidentiality , and compliance standards .

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in U.S. Business Tax Preparation or Tax Support .
• Exposure to Form 1120-S , Form 1065 , or similar business tax filings .
• Basic understanding of accounting records and their relationship to tax return preparation .
• Familiarity with trial balances , general ledgers , fixed assets , depreciation , and owner transactions .
• Experience using professional tax preparation software .
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets .
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured workpaper processes .
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills .
• Willingness to work night shifts and extended hours during peak tax seasons .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing S-Corporation tax workpapers and K-1 reporting .
• Knowledge of shareholder basis , distributions , officer compensation , and accountable-plan items .
• Exposure to partnership returns , state business returns , and business property tax filings .
• Experience working with QuickBooks or other accounting platforms .
• Previous experience in a U.S. CPA Firm , Tax Consulting Firm , or Business Tax Practice .