Temporary Data Specialist - BT Prep

Baker Tilly; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Seasonal Data Specialist to support the complete data workflow for tax preparation from remote locations, Feb 2027 through April 2027. The role involves handling scanned tax documents, ensuring accuracy, and moving data through multiple workflow stages.

You will learn new AI-assisted tools, adapt to evolving procedures, and join a collaborative team while gaining practical experience in tax data operations.

Qualifications

• Previous BT Prep Tax Season participation required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Availability: at least 30 hours/week (Mon-Fri, 7 am-7 pm CST). Work hours spread across at least four days with a minimum of four hours per day.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new digital and AI-assisted tools quickly.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to follow guidance while adapting to updates.
• Data-focused, AI-ready mindset: curious about new tools, comfortable with change, and committed to reviewing automated results critically.

Responsibilities

• Join our BT Prep team as a Seasonal Data Specialist supporting the complete data workflow.
• You will work with scanned tax documents completing each stage needed to prepare information for downstream use.
• Attention to detail, technical confidence, adaptability, and sound judgment are key.
• You will gain valuable experience while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Remote collaboration

Confidentiality and ethics

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visitbakertilly.comor join the conversation onLinkedIn,FacebookandInstagram.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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Job Description:

Remote | Temporary February 2027– April 2027

Join Baker Tilly’s BT Prep Team! It is an exciting time to become part of the BT Prep team as our seasonal data work evolves throughnew technology, AI-assisted tools, and changing workflows. As a Seasonal Data Specialist,youwillcombine careful data handling, critical thinking,humanjudgment,andattentiontodetailtohelp movetax related information from document intake through variousstepsleading upto tax returnpreparation.

**Join our BT Prep team as a Seasonal Data Specialist supporting the complete data workflow.** You **** willwork withscanned tax documentscompleting each stage needed to prepare information for downstream use. Attention to detail, technical confidence, adaptability, and sound judgment are key. ****

This position offers paid trainingand the possibility to return each tax season.You will gain valuable experience while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team. You will learn new tools, adapt as procedures change, and help deliver reliable data to the teams who depend on it.

Qualifications:

• Must have participated in a previous BT Prep Tax Season
• High school diploma/GED required
• Availability: Minimum 30 hours/week (Monday-Friday, 7 am-7 pm CST). Work hours must be spread across at least four days, with a minimum of four hours per day.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new digital and AI-assisted tools quickly
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to follow guidance while adapting to updates
• Data-focused, AI-ready mindset: curious about new tools, comfortable with change, and committed to reviewing automated results critically
• Ability to manage multiple steps of a workflow, shift among task types, and meet productivity and quality expectations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask clear questions and explain issues
• Ability to work efficiently in a remote team environment and independently as needed
• Commitment to confidentiality and responsible use of technology

The pay rate range for this job position is $16.50. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.