Senior US Tax Specialist – Cross‑Border Individual Tax

About the role

Zeifmans is seeking a self‑motivated Senior US Tax Specialist to join its US Practice. You will prepare and review U.S. personal tax returns for citizens, Green Card holders, and cross‑border individuals living in Canada and abroad, while delivering high‑quality advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review U.S. individual income tax returns (Forms 1040, 1040NR) and related schedules.
• Handle U.S. international information returns, disclosures, and trust/estate tax filings.
• Liaise with U.S. federal and state tax authorities on notices, assessments, and compliance matters.
• Conduct federal and state tax research on cross‑border issues.
• Support team members on US tax matters and share knowledge.
• Coordinate files with offshore staff and maintain strong client relationships.
• Stay updated on U.S. tax legislation and cross‑border developments.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of public‑accounting experience in U.S. personal tax.
• Completion of US CPA is an asset.
• Strong experience with U.S. expatriate and cross‑border individual tax returns.
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with US tax preparation software.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Go System or iFirm (asset).