Senior Accountant / International ...

About Pendas International

Pendas International is a boutique CPA advisory firm helping foreign companies enter and grow in the U.S. We provide tax, accounting, and advisory services with a strong focus on international clients.

We’re client-centered, transparent, and proactive. We act as an extension of our clients’ teams, helping them navigate U.S. tax and regulatory requirements with clarity and confidence.

If you enjoy working with international businesses, solving complex issues, and being part of a collaborative, values-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

Role & Key Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Miami. You’ll play a key role in U.S. tax filings, supporting financial needs, and providing guidance to our international clients. In addition, you will manage complex client engagements, and contribute to M&A projects, bringing leadership and technical depth.

Tax Compliance & Technical Expertise

• Lead the preparation and review of complex federal and state income tax returns (Forms 1120, 1065, 1040, etc.)
• Oversee international tax reporting, including Forms 5471, 5472, 8865, 8938, 1116, FBAR, and other cross-border compliance requirements
• Manage IRS and state correspondence, audits, and technical tax matters
• Provide technical guidance and conduct high-level tax research and analysis
  
  

Financial & Strategic Advisory

• Deliver high-level financial and tax advisory to clients
• Advise on tax planning, entity structures, cross-border considerations, and multi-state exposure
• Support M&A projects by helping evaluate financials, tax risks, and due diligence findings
• Provide strategic financial insights, including cash-flow considerations, operational efficiencies, and growth planning
• Help clients implement strong financial processes and internal controls
• Contribute to the development of financial models, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis
  
  

Client Management & Communication

• Lead recurring client meetings, presenting financial and tax insights at an executive level
• Guide foreign founders and executives through U.S. tax and regulatory requirements
• Oversee new client onboarding, ensuring appropriate setup of financial, tax, and operational data
  
  

Firm Growth & Innovation

• Improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and service quality
• Introduce and implement modern workflows, including AI tools, to streamline operations
• Stay current with best practices and help integrate new methods within the team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or related field (CPA required)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in public accounting or tax preparation
• Strong international tax background
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Xero, or other accounting software
• Experience with tax software (CCH is a plus)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
  
  

Your mindset

• Client-centered approach and partnership mindset
• Integrity and transparency
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines / projects
• IT-savvy mindset, comfortable using digital and AI tools to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve efficiency for both the firm and our clients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote team environment
  
  

Why join Pendas International?

• Flexible and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work with international clients across diverse industries
• Hands-on experience with diverse projects and direct client interaction
• Part-time (15 to 20 hours a week) - Hybrid
• Location: Miami, our office is in Brickell
• Hourly rate: between $40 and $60 depending on experience
  
  

To apply

Please send your resume and a brief video introduction or cover letter to melanie@pendasinternational.com