Remote Senior Tax Preparer

Parks Tax & Consulting PLLC | Magnolia, TX or Fully Remote Option (U.S.)
Year-Round Salaried Position | $65,000 - $85,000 anually
Seasonally Variable Workload | Opportunity for Professional Growth | Start Date: January 2027
THE ROLE You will independently prepare complex individual and pass-through business tax returns, applying sound technical judgment, identifying tax implications, and producing complete, well-supported work for CPA review. Responsibilities include:
Preparing complex individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns, including investment activity, rental properties, passive activities, and related owner-level reporting.
Critically analyzing tax documents, identifying missing information, recognizing reporting implications, and determining necessary follow-up.
Preparing supporting calculations for tax basis, depreciation, property transactions, mortgage interest limitations, and other complex tax matters.
Evaluating brokerage statements, Schedules K-1, closing statements, and other financial records for relevant tax implications.
Independently researching tax issues, applying technical guidance, and documenting conclusions and supporting workpapers.
Identifying tax planning opportunities, reporting concerns, and matters requiring CPA review or additional client information.
Communicating professionally with clients, resolving inquiries, and managing assigned engagements through completion.
Supporting tax projections, advisory engagements, workflow improvements, automation, and practice development initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS At least 4 years of substantive tax preparation experience within a CPA firm or established public accounting practice.
Experience with Big Four, national, middle-market, or established regional CPA firms strongly preferreed.
Demonstrated experience independently preparing complex individual, partnership, and S corporation income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and closely held businesses.
Strong technical knowledge of investment transactions, tax basis, depreciation, rental real estate, passive activity limitations, and other complex individual and pass-through tax matters.
Ability to critically analyze tax documents, identify missing information, investigate discrepancies, and determine appropriate tax treatment and follow-up.
Strong understanding of financial accounting and tax reporting, including financial statement analysis, book-to-tax adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, and recognition of accounting issues affecting tax returns.
Demonstrated ability to independently research tax issues and prepare complete, review-ready returns with organized supporting workpapers, documented conclusions, and resolved outstanding items.
Exceptional analytical skills, professional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple engagements with minimal technical supervision.
Excellent written communication skills and confidence communicating directly with clients.
Proficiency with professional tax software; CCH Axcess Tax preferred. CPA or EA credential preferred but not required.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO TAX SEASON Work hard during tax season. Enjoy meaningful flexibility the rest of the year.
Our seasonally variable schedule is intentionally designed to balance the demands of public accounting with life outside of work. You'll receive a consistent annual salary while your workload adjusts throughout the year.
February-April: Approximately 40-50 hours per week during peak tax season.
May-June: Approximately 30-40 hours per week as filing and advisory work continues.
July-January: Generally 15-25 hours per week, with flexibility for filing deadlines, client needs, and practice development.
We believe exceptional tax professionals deserve meaningful careers without maintaining peak-season hours year-round.
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION Location: Magnolia, TX preferred; remote candidates within the United States considered
Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and technical expertise. Exceptional candidates may be considered above this range. Bonus eligible, based on performance.
Growth: Opportunity to advance into tax management, including reviewing and signing returns, supervising preparers, and leading tax operations, with potential for increased compensation and hours as responsibilities expand.

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