GCO Partners
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: Partnerships (1065) S-Corporations (1120-S) C-Corporations (1120) 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
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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: Partnerships (1065) S-Corporations (1120-S) C-Corporations (1120) 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr