Tax & Accounting Support Specialist | Remote | Pasay City

Tax & Accounting Support Specialist (CPA / Enrolled Agent Preferred)
Apply here: https://operationsarmy.com/application
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to provide specialized Level 2 support for complex customer inquiries related to US accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll.
This role requires genuine technical accounting judgment, not just scripted responses or basic ticket routing. The ideal candidate has strong accounting and tax expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex issues.
Schedule & Coverage
Required coverage window: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Individual schedules will be staggered to provide coverage during US business hours.
Ability to work shifts that overlap with US business hours is required.
Specific shifts and weekly schedules will be finalized with the client.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized Level 2 support for complex US customer accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and payroll inquiries.
Investigate and resolve escalated and directly assigned accounting and tax support tickets.
Review and troubleshoot bookkeeping discrepancies, reconciliations, and accounting transactions.
Assist customers with:
Tax-related inquiries
Tax notices
Filing status questions
Tax return-related questions within the authorized scope
Support payroll questions, setup, processing issues, and troubleshooting.
Communicate technical findings clearly and professionally through Zendesk, email-style ticket responses, and scheduled phone support.
Independently investigate issues, identify root causes, and coordinate with internal specialists when necessary.
Document resolutions and maintain accurate customer records.
Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve workflows and knowledge resources.
Adapt to new internal systems as the client transitions away from Zendesk.
Learn and work effectively with proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated professional accounting experience, ideally with exposure to US accounting and taxation.
Strong working knowledge of:
Bookkeeping
Tax return review
Account reconciliations
Payroll
Financial reporting
Prior experience handling complex tax and accounting inquiries, tax notices, and customer-facing financial support.
Excellent written and verbal English communication.
Strong:
Analytical skills
Troubleshooting skills
Documentation skills
Independent problem-solving skills
Ability to explain complex accounting and tax topics to nontechnical customers.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with evolving workflows.
Ability to learn new systems, including proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — strongly preferred.
Enrolled Agent (EA) certification — highly desirable, particularly for candidates with US tax experience.
Background in a Big Four accounting firm, established accounting practice, or comparable professional accounting environment.
QuickBooks certification or experience.
International CPA credentials may be considered, provided the candidate can demonstrate relevant knowledge of US accounting and tax practices.
Technical Skills & Tools
QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
Zendesk — preferred, not required; training can be provided.
Slack or similar collaboration tools
Familiarity with tax preparation and payroll software is beneficial.
Ability to learn proprietary platforms and AI-assisted workflows.
What We Prioritize
Candidates should demonstrate the following priority of skills:
Technical accounting expertise — first priority
Communication and problem-solving skills — second priority
Prior support platform experience — third priority
Important Scope & Compliance Note
Advice, tax review, and other regulated activities must remain within the individual's qualifications and the client's approved responsibilities.
This position requires sound technical accounting judgment and the ability to handle complex issues appropriately while staying within the authorized scope of the role.
Apply here: https://operationsarmy.com/application

Work arrangement
Yes