Ruiz Lopez CPA PA Bilingual Spanish - International Tax Associate I - Accounting (Bachelor & Experience Required) Miami, FL · Full time Company website

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Ruiz Lopez CPA PA is a boutique firm located in Coral Gables (Florida), which specializes in International Tax. Our approach is proactivity, responsiveness, and hands-on in assisting our clients to achieve their goals. We celebrate initiative, independent thinking, and a go get it attitude.

Ruiz Lopez CPA is seeking an International Tax Associate I to join our team. This role is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns for high‑net‑worth individuals and complex corporate structures while developing your professional skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, takes initiative, and thrives in a dynamic, on‑site work setting.

As an International Tax Associate, you will support client onboarding, contribute to accounting and consulting projects, and prepare income tax returns for individuals and various business entities. This role offers a strong foundation in accounting and tax and allows you to add value by helping clients meet their tax obligations efficiently and strategically.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & Engagement Support

• Draft professional service proposals, master service agreements, and statements of work.
• Complete onboarding steps to integrate clients and their entities into our platform.
• Assist with the billing process.

Tax Preparation & Compliance

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns, including international tax forms, for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Collect and analyze tax-related financial data from clients.
• Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations.

Consulting & Special Projects

Contribute to a variety of consulting engagements, including:

• Year‑end tax projections
• International tax planning and treaty analysis
• Structuring cross‑border transactions
• Cash repatriation strategies and offshore investment planning
• Financial modeling for tax optimization

Research & Client Communication

• Conduct research on federal, international, state, and local tax regulations.
• Draft client correspondence regarding IRS regulations and tax positions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Actively pursuing or planning to pursue CPA licensure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• 1+ years of experience preparing federal and/or international tax returns
• 1+ years of experience in an accounting-related role
• Experience with UltraTax, Onvio, QuickBooks, and Bloomberg Tax preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

How You’ll Stand Out

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Willingness to work overtime during tax season

Compensation Statement

• The annual base salary range is $50,000 - $70,000, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience and skills. 
• Ruiz Lopez CPA offers a unique bonus program, Earn Your Bonus, based on billable hours during tax season. We believe your bonus should reflect your effort, giving you the ability to directly impact and measure your results.

Schedule

• This position follows an on‑site work model.
• Candidates must be located in Miami or surrounding areas and be able to commute to the Coral Gables office.

Benefits

• 80 hours of paid time off annually, plus six federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving
• Paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Monthly allowance for phone expenses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to a fully equipped on-site fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Ruiz Lopez CPA PA’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Ruiz Lopez CPA PA policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Ruiz Lopez CPA PA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.