Role Description We are working with a mid-market CPA firm in the Sandy Springs area that is looking to add an experienced Tax Staff Accountant to their team, position details as follows: ~Must have 2-4 years of public a…
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Remote Tax Specialist jobs
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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Role Description LTD Scale is hiring an experienced Senior Tax Preparer / Tax Accountant to support US-based clients. This role is for professionals with strong, hands-on experience in high-volume individual and business…
Role Description We are partnering with a growing CPA firm that is looking to add a Remote Tax Accountant to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working with a variety of clients…
Role Description The primary function of this role is to prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns while also providing support for general accounting functions across multiple entities. This…
Role Description As a Tax Consultant, you will be an integral part of our growing team, working closely with clients to deliver comprehensive tax preparation and strategy services. This role is perfect for a professional…
Description Join the team at Strategic Financial Reporting, Inc. (SFR), where our primary goal is to provide top-notch bookkeeping, tax, accounting, and consulting services to our diverse clientele. We empower our employ…
$40 - $42 per hour
Role Description april is looking for credentialed Tax Experts (Preparer) who thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt quickly, and care about delivering great service. In this role, you’ll prepare tax returns and give t…
$56.9k - $74k
Role Description ~Prepare an average of 600+ sales and use tax returns monthly for level 1-2 clients, using established best practices and compliance standards. ~Communicate regularly with clients via phone and email to…
Role Description We are seeking skilled remote tax accountants to support the preparation of U.S. federal and state tax returns. This role covers individual, business, and nonprofit filings, with a strong emphasis on acc…
Role Description ~Provide consulting services and make recommendations to clients on innovative business tax planning and compliance services in a timely and effective manner. ~Review tax returns from associates and inte…
$65k - $80k
Role Description The Tax Associate plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and quality of tax returns prepared for individuals, businesses, and other entities. This position is responsible for reviewi…
Role Description HR Path is seeking a highly detail-oriented Tax Compliance Specialist to support federal, state, and local tax compliance activities. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on tax filings…
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What tax specialists earn remotely
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$33 | $50k–$68k |
| Mid level | $33–$46 | $68k–$95k |
| Senior | $43–$62 | $90k–$130k |
National ranges — remote pay usually tracks the employer's base market.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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Tax Director
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