Seasonal Experienced Tax Accountant

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd.

. Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns (Form 1040) .

Posted 9/30/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $40 - $65 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in preparing and reviewing various income tax returns, including Form 1040, Form 1120-S, Form 1065, and Form 1041. Proficient in tax planning, client communication, and utilizing accounting software in a remote work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Public Accounting ExperienceIndividual Income Tax Returns (Form 1040)Tax Planning and ConsultingProficiency with QuickBooks OnlineStrong Attention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Income Tax Return PreparationFederal and State Tax RulesForm 1120-S PreparationForm 1065 PreparationForm 1041 PreparationTax ResearchFinancial Statement Preparation

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

LacerteQuickBooks OnlineMicrosoft OfficeShareFileOfficeTools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingTax ConsultingClient CommunicationsTax-Saving Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns (Form 1040)
Prepare and review S corporation income tax returns (Form 1120-S)
Prepare and review partnership income tax returns (Form 1065)
Prepare and review trust and estate income tax returns (Form 1041)
Research federal and state tax questions and assist with tax planning
Identify tax-saving opportunities for clients
Assist with tax consulting and client communications
Prepare income tax basis financial statements when needed
Communicate with clients and members of the firm
Manage assigned work independently while remaining engaged with the remote team
Work with Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ShareFile, and OfficeTools

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of public accounting experience
Recent experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
Strong experience with individual income tax returns, particularly Form 1040
Experience with Forms 1120-S, 1065, and 1041
Solid knowledge of federal and state income tax rules
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tax-season deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online
Qualified seasonal employees and independent contractors throughout the United States are welcome to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Seasonal remote work with an established CPA firm
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
Flexible scheduling during tax season
Professional training and technical resources
Support from an experienced CPA team
Collaborative remote work environment
Virtual team-building activities and social events
Additional hours may be available during peak periods