Senior Tax preparer

Remote

Independent contractor (1099) · Fully remote · $15,000 - $150,000 base plus commission

Aeternum Tax Services Aeternum Tax Services is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Preparer to prepare accurate individual and business tax returns while helping support and guide other tax preparers within our growing virtual tax office. The Senior Tax Preparer will be responsible for handling more complex tax situations, reviewing tax documents, identifying allowable deductions and credits, ensuring returns meet federal and state requirements, and providing a professional client experience from intake through filing. Responsibilities Prepare and review federal and state individual income tax returns. Prepare Schedule C and other self-employed taxpayer returns. Assist with business tax returns when qualified and assigned. Review W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, brokerage statements, retirement documents, and other tax records. Identify applicable deductions, credits, adjustments, and tax-saving opportunities. Review prior-year returns and identify potential filing issues or opportunities. Handle more complex returns and escalated client tax situations. Perform quality-control reviews before returns are submitted for e-file. Communicate with clients to obtain missing documents and clarify tax information. Document preparer notes and maintain accurate client records. Follow IRS due-diligence requirements, including requirements involving EITC, CTC/ACTC, AOTC, and Head of Household. Maintain taxpayer confidentiality and follow company security and compliance procedures. Assist junior and seasonal preparers with tax questions and return preparation. Help identify errors before returns reach final review. Stay current on federal and state tax-law changes. Participate in required training, meetings, and continuing education. Meet production, accuracy, customer-service, and compliance expectations established by Aeternum Tax Services. Qualifications Previous professional tax-preparation experience required. Strong knowledge of Form 1040 and common individual tax schedules. Experience preparing Schedule C/self-employed returns. Understanding of federal and state filing requirements. Strong knowledge of tax credits, deductions, filing statuses, dependents, and due-diligence requirements. Ability to review tax documents and recognize inconsistencies or missing information. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent communication and client-service skills. Comfortable working in a technology-driven, virtual tax environment. Ability to work independently while also supporting a larger preparation team. PTIN required before preparing federal tax returns. EA, CPA, AFSP participation, or other advanced tax credentials are preferred but not required. What We’re Looking For The ideal Senior Tax Preparer is more than someone who can enter information into tax software. We are looking for someone who can analyze a taxpayer's situation, ask the right questions, recognize tax opportunities, identify potential compliance issues, and confidently guide both clients and less-experienced preparers. Senior Tax Preparers are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, integrity, and taxpayer confidentiality while helping Aeternum Tax Services deliver an exceptional client experience. Work Environment Aeternum Tax Services operates as a technology-powered virtual tax office. Senior Tax Preparers should be comfortable communicating with clients electronically, managing digital documents, working within cloud-based tax and client-management systems, and collaborating with preparers and leadership remotely. Position Type: Seasonal and/or year-round opportunities available Work Location: Remote / Virtual Company: Aeternum Tax Services