Tax Staff - Individual Income Tax

Seeking a new challenge where your professional and personal aspirations are not only possible but supported? Kaufman Rossin might be just the place for you! 

Kaufman Rossin Professional Services Private Limited’s (the “Company”) offices are located in the World Trade Center (WTC) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and at Udyog Vihar, in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. 

The Bangalore office provides a range of services, including risk management, corporate governance, tax, assurance, and family office services. Out of the Gurgaon office, we render highly specialized back-office alternative investment services for global hedge funds and related fund types. As one of the top accounting firms in the US, our foundation is “people first”. In the words of James Kaufman, one of our founders, “We prioritize our people, their development, and their well-being. Our values are translated into action every day." 

Kaufman Rossin, headquartered in Miami, Florida has been celebrated as the Best Place to Work in South Florida more than a dozen time. The firm has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri-county area and, sister entities, Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services. 

The Firm is ranked 49th among the top 100 firms in the US by Inside Public Accounting 2023. Internationally, the Firm has offices in Bangalore and Haryana in India and the Ivory Coast in Africa

Think you have what it takes?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Staff I with 2–3 years of experience in preparing individual income tax returns (Form 1040). The ideal candidate will bring expertise in SurePrep, GoSystem, or CCH, along with a working knowledge of multi-state returns, K-3 reporting, FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) and Form 8938. This role offers opportunities for growth in various areas of tax compliance and provides cross-functional support during busy seasons.

Requirements

How You’ll Contribute:

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare form 1040 returns for domestic individual clients.
• Handle multi-state tax filings and state-specific adjustments.
• Accurately incorporate K-3 schedules and related international disclosures.
• Report tax-exempt income in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Prepare FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) and assist with other foreign information forms (e.g., Forms 8938 and 8865, etc.).
• Use SurePrep, GoSystem  or CCH Axcess software to streamline tax return preparation, ensuring data accuracy, correct tax calculations, and adherence to filing deadlines.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation using Excel and firm templates.
• Stay informed about changes in tax laws and regulations impacting individual and international compliance.
• Work closely with team members to maintain smooth workflow, facilitate effective communication, and ensure the accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Support other teams during crunch time and assist with additional tax forms as needed (1120, 1065, 990, etc.).
• Show initiative to learn new tax areas and grow professionally within the firm.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in individual tax preparation.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Flexibility and willingness to support cross-functional teams during peak periods

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• People First Company
• Hybrid work policy
• Working directly with peers in the US

We embrace authenticity. Kaufman Rossin is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our firm and clients. We encourage understanding, acceptance, and celebration among all people. That includes lifestyle, education, experience, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Differences make unique varieties.