US International Tax Senior (remote)
Important Note: This role is part of our structured June 2026 onboarding cohort. Please only apply if you are available to begin full-time work on June 24, 2026. Candidates with notice periods or commitments extending beyond this date will not be considered for advancement in the hiring process.
About Bright!Tax
Bright!Tax is a leading provider of US tax services to Americans living abroad. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking firm delivering US tax compliance services to clients in every corner of the world. Our team is diverse, ambitious, and united by a spirit of adventure, freedom, and excellence.
Role Overview
As a US International Tax Senior at Bright!Tax, you are an advanced technical contributor on the tax team. You review, sign, and deliver US tax returns across a range of complexity levels, provide clear and constructive feedback to Associates, and support seamless client delivery in close coordination with Client Success Managers.
This role is ideal for a credentialed tax professional who leads through quality, takes ownership of their work, and is ready to serve as a technical anchor within the team. Seniors do not manage client relationships independently or lead pods, but they play a meaningful role in elevating the team around them through rigorous review, thoughtful coaching, and reliable delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
- Review, sign, and deliver US expat tax returns across complexity levels, with a focus on specialty areas such as country-specific returns, Form 5471, Form 3520, Form 1120, and others as assigned.
- Continue preparing returns as needed, particularly in niche or specialty areas.
- Maintain consistent formatting, documentation standards, and technical accuracy across all work product.
- Provide clear, constructive review notes that support the development of Associates.
Delivery
- Draft client-ready delivery messages for the Client Success Manager to work with.
- Coordinate with CSMs, Associates, and Managers to ensure a seamless and on-time delivery flow.
- Handle client debrief calls or follow-up clarifications occasionally.
- Meet on-time delivery expectations in line with workboard assignments and production calendars.
Peer Development
- Offer guidance to Associates through detailed review notes and shared learning moments.
- Share observations with your Manager regarding team member readiness, including promotion-readiness or performance concerns.
- Participate in Reviewer Roundtables and Office Hours.
- Contribute to quality and consistency across pods, even without a formal leadership designation.
What You Bring
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in US expat tax preparation and signing.
- Demonstrated experience with international forms including Form 2555, Form 1116, and Form 8833. Experience with Form 5471, Form 8865, Form 8858, Form 3520, and Form 8621 is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to review tax returns across varying complexity levels with accuracy and consistency.
- BA in Accounting, Tax or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, clear and professional in both client-facing and internal contexts.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and reliable, with the ability to manage workload independently within a fully remote team structure.
- Willingness to contribute as a team player, support Associates, and coordinate across internal teams.
Nice to Have
- Current US CPA license or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) status. This credential is strongly preferred and will be a meaningful factor in our evaluation.
- Prior experience in a reviewing, mentorship, or senior contributor capacity.
- Experience working in a 100% remote, globally distributed team environment.
- A habit of staying current on IRS updates, international tax treaty changes, and evolving expat tax guidance.
Why Bright!Tax
- The Freedom to Move: Fully remote, globally distributed team with the flexibility to live and work anywhere.
- Authentic Culture: A positive, enriching work environment with firm-sponsored annual events and team meet-ups.
- Growth and Mentorship: Opportunities for professional development in a supportive, high-growth firm.
- Transparent Compensation: We openly share how pay is calculated, using a formula that accounts for tenure, credentials, and seniority. Your earning potential grows through your own efficiency and our annual pricing reviews.
- Performance Incentives: Additional bonuses issued June 15th and October 15th for exceeding baseline KPIs.
- AI-Enabled Future: We use technology to automate manual tasks, empowering you to focus on high-value, complex work that maximizes your expertise and earning potential.
Details
- Location: Remote
- Role Type: Independent Contractor
- Reporting to: Tax Manager
- Compensation: $36,000 to $80,000 USD per year, based on technical depth, credentials, and experience.
Our next onboarding cohort begins June 24, 2026. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in an environment that is dynamic, transparent, and mutually rewarding.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in US expat tax preparation and signing.
- Demonstrated experience with international forms including Form 2555, Form 1116, and Form 8833.
- BA in Accounting, Tax or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and reliable, with the ability to manage workload independently.
What We Do
With clients in every country worldwide, Bright!Tax is the go-to cloud-based US expat tax prep firm most sought after by the 10 million Americans who are living abroad. US income tax preparation. All CPAs. Secure. Precise. Guaranteed.
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