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Accounting Fly

Remote Tax Preparer

Houston, TX · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

REMOTE within the US Compensation: $80,000- $100,000 DOE *Must have CPA firm experience ... Limited multi-state. * Assist with off season projects such as tax projections, reasonable ...

Talley LLP

Remote Tax Preparer

Orange, CA · On-site +1

Outsource accounting, HR Payroll Assistant and CFO services, delivered through its Client ... Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals and various entity types.

DU Nest LLC

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Remote Tax Preparer -- Commission-Based

Flatonia, TX · Remote

$15K - $30K/yr

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DU Nest LLC

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Remote Tax Preparer -- Commission-Based

Flatonia, TX · Remote

$15K - $30K/yr

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Washington Co

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Bowie, MD · Remote

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Washington & Co Inc

Senior Tax Preparer

Bowie, MD · Remote

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Preparer to join our remote Tax Department. This role is ... efficiency. * Assist with training, mentoring, and development of future tax staff as needed.

Tax Alchemy

Tax Preparer

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$80K - $100K/yr

Remote Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year Description We are seeking a highly motivated and ... Prepare responses to notices from federal and state taxing authorities and assist with tax audit ...

Tax Alchemy

Tax Preparer

Irvine, CA · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

Prepare responses to notices from federal and state taxing authorities and assist with tax audit ... Remote work * Medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary life insurance * 401(k) with company ...

Wardlow and Cash PA

Tax Preparer

Inverness, FL · Remote

This position has the ability to be remote, hybrid or in-office. Duties/Responsibilities: * Prepare individual tax returns. * Assist in filing individual extensions. * Perform tax research where ...

Wardlow and Cash PA

Tax Preparer

Inverness, FL · Remote

This position has the ability to be remote, hybrid or in-office. Duties/Responsibilities: * Prepare individual tax returns. * Assist in filing individual extensions. * Perform tax research where ...

Kickstart Accounting, Inc.

Tax Preparer (Remote)

$15 - $25/hr

Join Our Team as a Tax Preparer at KSA Tax Partners, LLC! KSA Tax Partners, LLC. is a woman-owned ... Client Onboarding: Assist with onboarding new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and strong ...

PRO TAX MASTERS LLC

Tax Preparer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

If you have an active PTIN, we would love to connect with you and assist you with obtaining your ... By providing tax preparation - full-service return preparation, tax calculations, and managing ...

PRO TAX MASTERS LLC

Tax Preparer

Huntsville, AL · On-site +1

If you have an active PTIN, we would love to connect with you and assist you with obtaining your ... By providing tax preparation - full-service return preparation, tax calculations, and managing ...

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To thrive as an Assistant Remote Tax Preparer, you need a solid understanding of tax laws, attention to detail, and typically at least an associate's degree in accounting or a related field. Familiarity with tax preparation software (like TurboTax or Drake), secure document management systems, and optional IRS certifications (such as the Annual Filing Season Program) are often required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills ensure accuracy, maintain client trust, and support efficient and compliant tax preparation in a remote work environment.

What is an Assistant Remote Tax Preparer?

An Assistant Remote Tax Preparer is a professional who supports tax preparers or tax professionals by helping to gather, organize, and process clients’ financial documents remotely. They assist with data entry, reviewing forms for completeness, and sometimes communicating with clients to clarify information. Working remotely, these assistants use secure online platforms to handle sensitive information and ensure that tax returns are accurate and submitted on time. This role is especially helpful during tax season when tax professionals manage a high volume of clients.

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Remote Tax Preparer

Remote Tax Preparer

Accounting Fly

Houston, TX • Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Type:
Full time, W2
Location: REMOTE within the US
Compensation: $80,000- $100,000 DOE
*Must have CPA firm experience
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare individual and business tax returns. Ratio is about 60/40 individual to business. Limited multi-state.
  • Assist with off season projects such as tax projections, reasonable compensation studies, tax notice resolution.
  • Conduct tax research as needed
  • Handle client communications through portal messaging, phone calls, and video meetings
Qualifications
  • 10+years of recent tax experience in a public accounting firm
  • Prior experience and interest in working with offshore staff
  • Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work well with clients and team members
  • Past experience working in a fully remote workplace
  • Comfortable working directly with clients, explaining complex tax issues in easy-to-understand terms
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Technically strong
  • Enjoys working in a technology-friendly environment
Benefits:
  • Base compensation starts at $80K+, dependent on experience
  • Fully remote role; flexible remote work schedule
  • Reasonable busy season hours with a target of no more than 50 hrs per week during tax season
  • Growing firm - opportunity for learning and career growth
  • Health insurance
  • 401k with 6% match
  • Firm provides workstation equipment

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About Accountingfly

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In 2016, Accountingfly determined that fully-remote recruiting was the future of accounting staffing, offering huge benefits for employers, job-seekers, and our own business. We decided to focus our recruiting business on those companies offering only remote work opportunities—and it was the best decision we ever made. While our competitors struggle to adapt to the remote world, we lean on years of experience to provide unmatched remote accounting recruitment expertise. We’ve seen and done it all, successfully filling a wide variety of remote roles and making career dreams come true for talent at every level.

Industry

Accounting services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Pensacola, FL, US

Year founded

2011

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