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Tax Preparer (Part-Time)

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

Springfield, Illinois

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Accounting, Adobe Acrobat, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Applicant Tracking System, Bakery, Business Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Facebook, High School Diploma, LinkedIn, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Time Management, Writing Skills
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Springfield, Illinois
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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 world's 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 Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Job Description:



Remote | Temporary August 2026 - October 2026

Tax Preparer
Join our centralized tax processing team to prepare individual tax returns (Form 1040 and related schedules) in a paperless environment.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

  • Must have participated in BT Prep for the 2026 Tax Season

  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Individual tax return preparation ideal, but not required

  • Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return preparation 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, well-developed problem solving skills, and ability to work independently

  • 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

The pay rate range for this job position is $21.59 to $37.75. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

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