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 (Client Success Managers), 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; able to manage workload independently within a fully remote team structure.
Willingness to contribute as a team player; support Associates; 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 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,...