About Valatam
We’re Valatam, a team that connects bilingual professionals from Latin America with global clients. Our people are our pride, and we’re thrilled to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the 2025-2026 period, proof that great work starts with great people.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced U.S. Tax Preparer with strong bookkeeping skills to join our remote team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who understands both individual and business tax preparation and can maintain clean, accurate books throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual (Form 1040) and business tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065).
- Assist with year-end adjustments, depreciation schedules, and reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with IRS and state filing requirements.
- Review client data for accuracy and completeness prior to filing.
- Maintain and reconcile QuickBooks Online (QBO) accounts for assigned clients.
- Record and categorize transactions, and reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly.
- Prepare and maintain financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance).
- Post journal entries, record payroll transactions, and assist in monthly and year-end closings.
Requirements
- Fluent English (B2/C1) and Spanish.
- 3+ years of experience in U.S. individual and business tax preparation.
- Strong understanding of U.S. tax forms: 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1065, Schedule C, Schedule E, etc.
- 2+ years of bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks Online (required).
- Quiet home office, stable internet (≥ 10 Mbps down / 2 Mbps up), and backup connection.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
Benefits
Our Core Values at Work
We live by ACTION (get things done), CARE (help others and do things right), OUTSTANDING (operate at the highest standards), DEPENDABLE (own every commitment), and ENERGY (bring positivity every day). You’ll thrive here if these values resonate with you.
What We Offer
- Hourly rate starting at USD 1288$/month (final rate will be experience-based).
- Annual pay increments.
- Discretionary client bonuses (80 % of clients award year-end bonuses).
- 7 U.S. federal holidays + 4 paid PTO days.
- Monthly medical insurance stipend (after induction).
- Birthday / Anniversary bonuses + Gym / Wellness allowance.
- Unlimited online fitness classes + company events & Christmas celebrations.
Please fill out our application form, ensuring you answer all the questions. We will get back to you with more information shortly after receiving your application.
Top Skills
What We Do
Valatam provides you with virtual team members who help you with your workload to save you time. We work with small business owners and busy professionals, providing Virtual Assistants (VA's). VA's can manage your administration, customer service, sales, graphic & web design, and social media (and all the other things that take up your time), to allow you to focus on the most important things – keeping your clients happy and focusing on driving your business forward.
In short, our mission is to work IN your business, allowing you to work ON it
