Temporary Tax Preparer - BT Prep

Baker Tilly; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Seasonal position

Fully paperless workflow

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Seasonal Tax Preparer to join a fully remote team for February 1, 2027 through April 15, 2027. You will prepare individual or fiduciary tax returns (Form 1040 and/or 1041) in a paperless environment, handling high-volume workloads with accuracy and efficiency.

This non-client-facing role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to standardized procedures. Candidates with foundational tax knowledge, strong attention to detail, and ability to learn from structured

Qualifications

• Previous tax preparation experience preferred.
• High School degree required; 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 (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, 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.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or incomplete information and note questions internally as needed.
• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

High-volume environment

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm.

Job Description:

Remote | Seasonal February 1, 2027 – April 15, 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 confidentiality repetitive workflows accurately, a commitment to learn using reading comprehension skills and critical thinking while following standardized preparation procedures. This is a Temporary position from February 1, 2027 – April 15, 2027.

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
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or incomplete information and note questions internally as needed
• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation

Qualifications:

• Previous tax preparation experience highly preferred
• High School degree required; 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

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

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