Senior Audit & Tax Accountant - US GAAP Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a solid mid-to-senior level accounting role that offers rare cross-functional exposure spanning audit, tax, and bookkeeping — a combination that builds a well-rounded financial professional rather than a narrow specialist. With 5+ years required, this targets experienced accountants ready to deepen their U.S. GAAP expertise.
Compensation: The salary is paid in USD, which is a significant advantage in Turkey's current economic climate. However, no specific figures are listed, so candidates should benchmark against U.S. remote accounting roles at the senior level (typically $60,000–$90,000 USD annually for equivalent experience) and negotiate accordingly.
Skills developed in this role:
- U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and federal/state compliance — highly marketable internationally
- External audit methodology and workpaper preparation
- Cross-industry financial analysis and risk assessment
- U.S. tax return preparation — a niche but valuable skill for non-U.S. professionals
Green flags: Manay CPA has notable accolades (Top 100 U.S. Small Business), a 20-year track record, and an international team — signals of a stable, globally-minded employer. The hybrid audit/tax design means you won't be idle in off-peak seasons.
Potential red flags: The Eastern Time hours requirement from Turkey means late evenings, which can impact work-life balance. The role is explicitly not for audit purists — career growth may be broader than deep audit specialization. Candidates should clarify advancement paths and whether CPA (U.S.) sponsorship or study support is available.
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 Systems — 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 audit clients, ensuring a smooth transition and clear setup of audit workflows and documentation.
- Participate in day-to-day audit engagement tasks, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, workpaper preparation, and completion of audit programs.
- Use company software to complete audit, reporting, and compliance-related tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations, and other audit documentation in line with professional standards.
- Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of risk that may require further audit attention.
- Research complex auditing, accounting, and regulatory issues to provide practical solutions and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Assist with U.S. federal and state compliance requirements related to client audit engagements, including year-end reporting and filing support.
- Work across accounting, tax, and audit engagements throughout the year — this is a hybrid role by design, with audit work supplemented by bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and financial reporting support, particularly outside of peak audit season.
- 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.
- 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax, including experience leading fieldwork or reviewing junior staff work.
- Comfortable working across audit, accounting, and tax engagements — candidates seeking an audit-only career path are not likely to be a strong fit for this role.
- Turkish CPA (SMMM) or Turkish Sworn-in CPA (YMM) License is a big plus.
- Public accounting or external audit experience is a big plus.
- US GAAP and/or IFRS experience is a big plus.
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Experience with audit or 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 financial data and identify risk areas.
- Highly dedicated and committed to pursuing a career focusing on auditing and assurance services.
- Quantitative and analytical mindset.
- Excellent cross-group collaboration skills.
- Highly organized, with multi-tasking skills and the ability to operate in ambiguous environments.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures.
- Location: Home office (fully remote within Turkey).
- Work hours will be based on US time zones (Eastern Time).
- Travel may be required.
Additional Information
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:
https://www.manaycpa.com/tr/hakkimizda/kariyer/calisan-adayi-kvkk/
Frequently Asked Questions
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