Temporary Tax Preparer - BT Prep

Baker Tilly US; Missouri; Remote; USD 24,796 - 56,481; Part time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, LLP is seeking a Seasonal Tax Preparer to support individual and fiduciary returns in a fully remote setting from January 2027 through April 2027. This role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to standardized procedures in a paperless environment.

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 over four days.

Qualifications

• Must have participated in a previous BT Prep Tax Season.
• Ability to obtain an IRS issued PTIN prior to start date
• Availability to work minimum 30 hours/week (Mon–Fri, 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

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

Time management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Tax preparation software

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. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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.

Job Description

Remote | Seasonal January 2027 – April 2027

Join Baker Tilly's Seasonal Tax Preparer team to prepare individual or fiduciary tax returns (Form 1040 and/or 1041, along with related schedules) in a fully paperless environment. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational tax knowledge who are eager to deepen their experience in a fast-paced, quality-driven setting. This is a non-client-facing role focused on accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage IRS-issued confidentialityrepetitive workflows accurately, a commitment to learn using reading comprehension skills and critical thinking while following standardized preparation procedures. This position works as part of a team-based process and does not require direct client interaction.

Key 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

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

The pay rate range for this job position is $18.00 to $41.00. 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.