Seasonal Remote Experienced Tax Accountant

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Position Type: Seasonal (January–April 2027)

Compensation: $40–$65 per hour, depending on experience and classification

Schedule: 30+ hours per week during tax season

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd., a well-established CPA firm in downtown Naperville, Illinois, is looking for an experienced CPA, Enrolled Agent (EA), Tax Accountant, or Tax Preparer to join our team for the 2027 tax season.

This position is ideal for an experienced public accounting professional seeking seasonal, remote work with a flexible schedule. We welcome qualified seasonal employees and independent contractors throughout the United States.

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd. is a certified public accounting firm with a downtown Naperville office and a team of professionals working remotely. We specialize in income tax preparation and planning, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, financial statement preparation, and consulting.

Our mission is to make our clients' lives better through innovative technology, collaborative problem-solving, and personalized guidance. We also place a strong emphasis on supporting our team through training, professional development, collaboration, and a people-first culture.

• Prepare and review individual federal and state income tax returns (Form 1040)
• Prepare business and fiduciary income tax returns, including:

• →S Corporations (Form 1120-S)
• →Partnerships (Form 1065)
• →Trusts and Estates (Form 1041)

• Research federal and state tax issues and identify tax planning opportunities
• Assist with client tax planning and consulting
• Prepare income tax basis financial statements as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members
• Work independently while collaborating with a remote team
• Use Lacerte, QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office, ShareFile, and OfficeTools

• 7+ years of public accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong experience preparing individual income tax returns (Form 1040)
• Experience preparing business income tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax laws
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation
• Experience with Lacerte Tax Software
• Experience preparing Forms 1120-S, 1065, and 1041
• Experience with multi-state tax returns
• Tax research and planning experience

• January through April 2027
• Fully remote within the United States
• 30+ hours per week during tax season
• Additional hours may be available during peak filing periods
• Flexible scheduling based on tax season workload

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for flexible seasonal work with an established CPA firm, we would like to hear from you.