Senior CPA​/EA Tax Consultant Remote

About the Role

Join our CPA firm as an independent contractor. You choose your workload and schedule while delivering high-quality, compliant tax work for a diverse client base.

• Autonomy with predictable, well-scoped engagements
• Exposure to individual, partnership, S‑corp, C‑corp, trust, estate, and nonprofit returns
• Modern tech stack and fast onboarding

• Prepare and review federal and state returns: 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, 1041, 990, including multistate filings
• Provide proactive tax planning and clear recommendations for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits
• Perform targeted research and document positions citing authority; prepare responses for notices and exams
• Maintain timely, professional communication; request documents, set expectations, and close out engagements cleanly
• Meet service targets: first‑pass quality, on‑time delivery, and concise work papers

• Engagement model: 1099 independent contractor, fully remote within the U.S.
• Cadence:
  You set capacity (hours per week you’ll commit)
• Tech: CCH Axcess Tax;
  Safe Send Returns;
  Thomson Reuters Checkpoint; standardized workpaper templates
• Support:
  Client success team for intake and e‑file status; senior reviewer access for complex issues; paid research tools

• Active CPA or EA with an active PTIN
• 3+ recent busy seasons in public practice with advanced individual and pass‑through experience
• Working fluency with CCH Axcess Tax (or a similar system)
• Strong grasp of federal and state tax law and the ability to defend positions with primary authority
• Excellent judgment, documentation, and time management in a distributed environment

• Multistate apportionment, SALT credits, and state composite filings
• High-net-worth planning, equity compensation, real estate, and small‑business advisory
• Trusts and estates, international information returns, or nonprofit specialization

• Transparent, performance-based pay
• Hourly: $50–$80+, depending on complexity and review needs
• Bonuses: quality, client satisfaction, and on‑time delivery incentives
• No employee benefits. This is a 1099 role

This is an independent contractor opportunity. Confidentiality and non‑solicit provisions apply. A background check is required.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications and business need.