Job Title: Tax Preparer
- Location: Mohali
- Department: F&A;
- Role Summary:
- Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review U.S. Individual Tax Returns (Form 1040) and related schedules (A, B, C, D, E, F, SE, 8812, 8949, etc.).
- Prepare Business Tax Returns including Forms 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
- Analyze client source documents including W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, brokerage statements, financial statements, and payroll reports.
- Prepare depreciation schedules and fixed asset reconciliations.
- Perform book-to-tax adjustments and reconcile financial statements to tax returns.
- Prepare workpapers supporting income, deductions, credits, and tax positions.
- Assist with foreign reporting requirements including Forms 5471, 5472, 8938, 8621, 8858, 8865, 1116, 2555, and FBAR reporting.
- Prepare multi-state tax returns and state apportionment calculations.
- Review diagnostics, identify missing information, and prepare client information requests.
- Coordinate with reviewers, managers, and CPA firms to resolve tax questions.




- Ensure timely completion of tax engagements while maintaining quality standards.
- Support e-filing, extensions, estimated tax calculations, and amended returns.
- Maintain organized and well-documented workpapers in accordance with firm Process standards.
- Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in U.S. tax preparation.
- Strong knowledge of Individual and Business Taxation.
- Experience preparing Forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065.
- Working knowledge of depreciation, basis calculations, K-1 reporting, and book-to-tax adjustments.
- Experience with tax software such as Drake, ProConnect, Lacerte, Pro-Series, UltraTax, or CCH ProSystem fx.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with U.S. CPA firms.

📌 Staff Accountant (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
🏢 Cogneesol
📍 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar