Remote Seasonal Tax Preparer (1040/1041)

Baker Tilly US; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,796 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking Seasonal Tax Preparers to join a fully remote team for the January 2027–April 2027 period. The role focuses on preparing individual and fiduciary tax returns in a paperless environment with high accuracy and efficiency, without client-facing duties.

The position requires you to complete tasks using prepared procedures, maintain confidentiality, and meet strict productivity and accuracy goals during peak filing periods.

Qualifications

• Must have participated in a previous BT Prep Tax Season.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain an IRS issued PTIN prior to start date.
• Availability to work minimum 30 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM local time; schedule must span at least 4 days/week with minimum 4 consecutive hours/day).
• Commitment to work early February through early April 2027.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Solid reading comprehension and ability to interpret tax documentation.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Basic understanding of tax and accounting terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns (Form 1040 and/or 1041, along with related schedules) with accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume environment
• Process client financial data using tax preparation software
• Apply firm policies, tax regulations, and standardized procedures to deliver high-quality returns
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm standards
• Collaborate within a centralized, fully remote team environment while managing individual productivity goals
• Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptation throughout the tax season
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or incomplete information and note questions internally as needed
• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation
• Meet productivity, accuracy, and turnaround expectations during peak filing periods

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Critical thinking

Structured processes

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking Seasonal Tax Preparers to join a fully remote team for the January 2027–April 2027 period. The role focuses on preparing individual and fiduciary tax returns in a paperless environment with high accuracy and efficiency, without client-facing duties.

The position requires you to complete tasks using prepared procedures, maintain confidentiality, and meet strict productivity and accuracy goals during peak filing periods.