US Tax & Accounting Career at Manay CPA - Turkey in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role is a strong entry point for accounting professionals in Turkey who want to build U.S. GAAP and IRS tax expertise — a credential set that significantly differentiates candidates in an international job market.
Skill development highlights:
- Hands-on U.S. tax return preparation (corporate and individual), including 1099s and year-end filings — highly transferable if you later pursue a CPA license.
- Multi-industry client exposure accelerates learning compared to single-industry roles.
- Experience with U.S. payroll, sales tax, and audit support broadens your accounting toolkit.
Compensation: The USD base salary is a notable perk given Turkey's inflation environment, though no specific range is disclosed. Market rates for mid-level accountants at U.S.-affiliated firms in Turkey typically range $15,000–$30,000 USD annually depending on experience — competitive locally but below U.S. domestic benchmarks.
Career trajectory: This role suits professionals targeting international accounting careers, U.S. CPA exam candidates, or those building towards senior roles at global advisory firms. The SMMM license bonus suggests the firm values credentialed professionals and may support further certification.
Green flags: Award-winning firm, 20+ years of stability, structured onboarding, and genuine training investment. Watch out for: Eastern Time work hours from Turkey mean consistent late-evening shifts — evaluate work-life balance carefully before accepting.
Are you ready to expand your expertise in U.S. accounting and tax practices while working with a diverse client base across multiple industries? We're looking for motivated professionals who enjoy variety in their work and are eager to build hands-on experience with U.S. GAAP, tax codes, and business operations.
Who We Are
Manay CPA is a global, full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience and a diverse team across 4 continents, we proudly support individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.
Our services include business formation, accounting, tax, payroll, audit, and HR solutions—delivered with a personalized, relationship-first approach. We partner with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate the complexities of business and finance with confidence.
Recognized as a Top 100 Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a Top 25 Small Business of the Year by the COBB Chamber for four consecutive years, we're trusted by both local and international clients. Our CEO, Burcu Bree Manay, was also named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for her leadership and impact in the field.
At Manay CPA, your growth is our purpose. Join a team where innovation, integrity, and global collaboration drive real success.
Learn more at www.manaycpa.com
We Offer
- Competitive USD base salary
- Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey
- A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
- Gain experience with US Accounting and Tax — all backgrounds welcome!
- Opportunities to work with clients in a variety of industries
- Excellent onboarding and ongoing training
- Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes
Responsibilities
- Support the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and clear setup of accounting systems.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, monthly closings, and preparation of financial reports and analysis.
- Use company software to complete accounting, reporting, and tax-related tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare payroll, sales tax returns, depreciation schedules, and other accounting documents in line with professional standards.
- Assist with audits and reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Analyze financial data to forecast revenue and evaluate profit margins.
- Prepare and file U.S. corporate and individual income tax returns (including 1099s and year-end filings).
- Research complex tax and accounting issues to provide practical solutions.
- Contribute to special projects and financial report preparation as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, economics, business, etc.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, audit, and/or tax.
- Turkish CPA (SMMM) License will be considered a big plus.
- Outsource accounting service experience is a big plus.
- US GAAP experience is a big plus.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Experience with accounting software systems is a big plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English — all interviews will be conducted in English!
- Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data.
- Highly dedicated and committed to pursuing a career in accounting and tax.
- Quantitative and analytical mindset.
- Excellent cross-group collaboration skills.
- Highly organized, with multi-tasking skills and ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures.
Work Details
- Location: Home office (remote anywhere in Turkey)
- Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time)
- Travelling might be required.
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As an international company, we kindly request that you add your English resume/CV to your application. Applicants who do not provide an English resume/CV may not be considered.
Manay CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
You can reach our Applicant Data Protection Policy through this link:
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