About Howard Financial Howard Financial is a tech-forward outsourced accounting and finance firm serving clients across Vacation Rental, Hospitality, Consumer & E-Commerce, and Development & Real Estate. We combine strong technical accounting with modern tools to give our clients clarity and confidence in their numbers.
About the Role We're looking for a Junior Income Tax Associate to join our growing tax team and prepare U.S. federal and state income tax returns for a portfolio of clients across our four industries. You'll work closely with our Tax Managers, who will review your work, coach you, and gradually hand you more complex engagements.
This is a hands-on, learning-heavy role. You'll get exposure to individual, partnership, and corporate returns, and build a solid foundation in U.S. income tax inside a fast-moving, multi-client environment.
What You'll Do
Prepare U.S. federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1120, for review by a Tax Manager
Prepare extensions and quarterly estimated tax payment calculations
Gather and organize client documents (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, trial balances), and follow up on anything missing
Tie book-to-tax adjustments back to the client's financial statements and general ledger
Prepare supporting workpapers, including fixed asset and depreciation schedules
Help draft responses to IRS and state notices under a manager's guidance
Keep the tax deadline tracker and client files current, so nothing slips during busy season
Flag questions and inconsistencies early, rather than waiting to be asked
What You Bring
1–2 years of experience preparing U.S. income tax returns, at a CPA firm, an outsourcing firm, or an in-house tax team
Working knowledge of Forms 1040, 1065, and 1120-S, including how K-1s flow to individual returns




Hands-on experience with professional tax software (Ultra Tax, Lacerte, Pro Connect, CCH Axcess, Drake, or similar)
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail
Professional written English and spoken English strong enough to work with U.S.-based teammates
Nice to Have
Experience with multi-state returns or real estate and pass-through entities
Familiarity with Quick Books Online or Xero
Backgrounds That Fit Tax associates or staff accountants from U.S.-focused CPA firms, outsourcing firms, or shared-service centers who have completed at least one or two tax seasons and want to grow toward senior and manager-level tax work.
Is Howard Right for You? Howard isn't for everyone, and that's intentional. We're a fast-growing startup, which means things move quickly, priorities shift, and not every process is fully built yet. We're looking for people who:
Take initiative and act before being asked
Aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and dig into the details, even when the work isn't glamorous
See ambiguity as an opportunity to build, not a reason to wait
Are hungry to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time
If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, based on experience
Quarterly performance bonus, tied to team and individual results
Unlimited paid time off
100% remote work, collaborating with a general team from anywhere
10 paid holidays per year; choose local or U.S. holidays
Annual performance reviews with clear feedback and growth discussions
A clear path to grow into Senior and Manager-level tax roles as the tax practice expands
Learning culture where curiosity, feedback, and continuous improvement are encouraged
A supportive team of sharp, friendly people who care about great work
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📌 Junior Income Tax Associate (Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz)
🏢 Howard
📍 Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz