Tax Preparer – Full-Time

Baker Tilly US

Tax Preparer preparing individual tax returns for Baker Tilly in a paperless environment. Join the centralized tax processing team for the 2026 Tax Season preparing Form 1040 and related schedules.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare individual tax returns (Form 1040 and related schedules)
Enter client data into tax prep software
Prepare tax returns in accordance with firm policies
Adhere to the firm’s written tax practice standards and the firm’s 1040 procedure manual
Ensure client confidentiality by following all company procedures regarding information handling

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must have participated in BT Prep for the 2026 Tax Season
Individual tax return preparation ideal, but not required
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts ideal, but not required
Experience with Adobe Acrobat is preferred
Adaptable to new technology and ability to work in a paperless environment
A professional demeanor and the ability to handle matters confidentially
Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated critical thinking and well-developed problem solving skills
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide exceptional client service and exhibit a sense of urgency to complete work in a timely manner
Availability to work August 2026 through October 2026

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax return preparationForm 1040tax prep softwarebasic accounting concepts

Soft Skills

adaptabilityconfidentialityattention to detailcritical thinkingproblem solvingwritten communicationverbal communicationclient servicesense of urgency

Certifications

high school diplomaAssociate's degreeBachelor’s degree