Tax Preparer, Seasonal 2025 (Remote) – JR100066_11-7366

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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 worlds 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.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent
acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an
opportunity you are exploring.

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.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly
Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency
fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency (“search firm”)
for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written
agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tillys
Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our
applicant tracking system.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

– BT Prep is Baker Tillys nationally centralized “processing
center” established to gain efficiency, standardize processes,
reduce costs but most importantly to more effectively utilize the
time of our accounting professionals. While prior tax preparation
experience is ideal, experience is not necessary. We will teach you
what you need to know to successfully prepare client tax returns and
the most exciting part of it all, your training will be 100% paid
for! Baker Tilly offers a professional, yet fun work environment.
You will feel at home quickly and will be supported by tax
specialists who are available to help guide you and answer
questions. Full-time or flexible hours available, paid training will
be provided and there is the opportunity to return each tax season.

You will enjoy this role if:

– You are inquisitive, you learn quickly and are not afraid to ask
questions
– You are innately a rule follower, structure and guidelines resonate
with you
– You thrive in an environment where you can work independently and
utilize your problem solving skills

What you will do:

– As a Preparer you will be an integral member of the firms
centralized tax processing center. Responsibilities include:
– Enter personal client data and financial information into tax
preparation software
– Prepare tax returns in accordance w th firm policies, ensure
information is accurately represented
– Adhere to the firms written tax practice standards and the firms
1040 procedure manual
– Ensure client confidentiality by following all company procedures
regarding information handling

Qualifications

High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelors degree
preferred

Individual tax return preparation experience ideal, but not required

Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return
preparation preferred

Adaptable to new technology, ability to work in a paperless environment,
and ability to learn using instructional guides and videos

Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated critical thinking, well-developed problem-solving skills,
and ability to work independently

A professional demeanor and the ability to handle matters confidentially

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Basic Excel skills, required

Experience with Adobe Acrobat, preferred

Ability to obtain PTIN during initial onboarding and training weeks

Availability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week Monday-Friday
between the hours 8am-8pm your local time