Experienced Tax Specialist

Premier-Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

CPE training

Job summary

Premier Group, a fully remote firm serving government agencies, nonprofits, and federal contractors, is seeking a Tax Review and Quality Control Specialist to join our tax department. You will perform initial review of federal, state, and local returns for accuracy, mentor junior staff, and escalate complex issues to the Tax Manager.

You’ll work in a remote-first, nationally distributed team, building expertise across multi-state returns, entity structures, and notice responses, with a clear

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge of tax software and practice management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain tax treatment clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial review of federal, state, and local tax returns for mathematical accuracy, proper data input, and correct classification of income, deductions, and credits.
• Verify that supporting documentation is present, properly referenced, and internally consistent across all forms and schedules.
• Document review findings and questions for preparer follow-up using the firm's internal QC checklist.
• Mentor junior staff and answer preparer questions throughout the return preparation process.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the Tax Manager with analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Tax returns review

Tax software

Communication skills

CPA/EA licensure

Organization

Education

CPA/EA licensure in progress

Job description

• Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Reports To: Tax Manager

About Premier Group

For more than two decades, Premier Group has earned the trust of government agencies, nonprofits, and federal contractors by delivering exceptional federal audit, tax, accounting, forensic investigation, grant compliance, and business consulting services. Named a 2025 Washington Post Top Workplace and recognized on the Inc. 5000 in both 2024 and 2025, the firm has built its reputation on technical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a people-first culture. Premier Group is a fully remote team spanning roughly 25 states, and holds certifications including WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, SDB, and MBE. Our tagline says it best: Trust. That's Our Bottom Line.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Serve as a key quality control resource within a growing tax department.
• Build advanced expertise in complex tax areas, from multi-state returns to entity structures.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while working closely with the Tax Manager.
• Work in a remote-first environment with a collaborative, nationally distributed team.
• Develop a clear path toward greater technical ownership and leadership within the tax practice.

Your Impact

Quality Control & Return Review

• Perform initial review of federal, state, and local tax returns for mathematical accuracy, proper data input, and correct classification of income, deductions, and credits.
• Verify that supporting documentation is present, properly referenced, and internally consistent across all forms and schedules.
• Document review findings and questions for preparer follow-up using the firm's internal QC checklist.

Technical Guidance & Staff Development

• Communicate review findings clearly and constructively to preparers, explaining proper tax treatment and applicable law.
• Mentor junior staff and answer preparer questions throughout the return preparation process.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the Tax Manager with analysis and recommendations.

IRS Notices & Client Correspondence

• Review tax notices to determine required action and response timelines; resolve straightforward issues independently.
• Gather client documentation and prepare written responses following firm templates and procedures.
• Keep the Tax Manager and clients informed of resolution progress and track notice status in the client management system.

Tax Research

• Research complex or unusual tax issues using IRS publications, tax code, regulations, and firm resources.
• Document research findings for Tax Manager review and contribute to a shared library of common research issues.

Client Files & Workflow

• Maintain accurate client files and update practice management systems to reflect current task status.
• Monitor the review queue, prioritize by deadline, and support the department's goal of 100% on-time delivery.

Professional Development

• Complete required CPE hours annually and attend internal training sessions on tax updates and firm procedures.
• Stay current on recent tax legislation and IRS guidance and share relevant updates with the team.
• Develop deep expertise in specific tax areas to serve as a team resource.

What Success Looks Like

• Build advanced expertise in complex tax areas and identify tax planning opportunities during review.
• Drive quality improvements by identifying error patterns and recommending training, checklist enhancements, and best practices.
• Coach and develop junior staff to build team capability and support succession planning within the tax department.

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• You're detail-oriented and technically strong, with a passion for getting returns right the first time.
• You enjoy mentoring others as much as solving technical tax issues.
• You can communicate complex tax treatment clearly and constructively.
• You want to build deep expertise in specific tax areas and become a go-to resource for the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing and/or reviewing federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge of tax software and practice management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax treatment to preparers and clients alike.
• CPA or EA (or progress toward licensure) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing a review queue against firm deadlines.

Total Rewards

• Remote-first work environment with a collaborative, nationally distributed team.
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible retirement plan (401(k)).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Ongoing CPE support and internal training on tax updates and firm procedures.