Remote Seasonal Tax Preparer

Baker Tilly; Bastrop (LA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is hiring a Seasonal Tax Preparer to join a fully remote team for the February 1, 2027 to April 15, 2027 period. You will prepare individual (1040) and fiduciary (1041) returns in a fast-paced, quality-driven setting and collaborate with a centralized tax team across the firm.

Ideal candidates have foundational tax knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured processes while working at least 30 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM local time).

Qualifications

• Industry knowledge of individual and fiduciary tax forms (1040/1041) preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume tax season.
• Familiarity with standard tax regulations and firm procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns (Form 1040/1041) and related schedules.
• Process client financial data using tax software in a paperless environment.
• Apply firm policies, tax regulations, and standardized procedures to deliver quality returns.
• Collaborate within a fully remote team and meet productivity goals.
• Demonstrate learning and adaptation throughout tax season.
• Leverage prior tax preparation experience when available.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Tax terminology

Procedural discipline

Time management

Tax preparation experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Tax preparation software

Job description

Baker Tilly is hiring a Seasonal Tax Preparer to join a fully remote team for the February 1, 2027 to April 15, 2027 period. You will prepare individual (1040) and fiduciary (1041) returns in a fast-paced, quality-driven setting and collaborate with a centralized tax team across the firm.

Ideal candidates have foundational tax knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured processes while working at least 30 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM local time).