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Part-Time-Tax Manager/ Senior Tax Preparer/ EA or CPA (Seasonal w/ Year Round Oppurtunites)
AccounTAXstic LLC —Columbia, MD
- $40 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- CPA
- 5 years
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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Temporary Tax Preparer - BT Prep
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP —Washington, DC
- $18 - $41 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Accounting
- Associate's degree
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Experienced Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt - BEN —Catonsville, MD
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Seasonal Tax Preparer
Jeet Financial Services, LLC —Gaithersburg, MD
- $16.50 - $30.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
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Tax Preparer, Experienced
Lanigan Ryan, P.C. —Gaithersburg, MD
- $65,330 - $70,002 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Research
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Tax Preparer
Washington & Co Inc —Bowie, MD
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Software troubleshooting
- Research
- Paid time off
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Part-Time-Tax Manager/ Senior Tax Preparer/ EA or CPA (Seasonal w/ Year Round Oppurtunites)

AccounTAXstic LLC
Columbia, MD

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Job Details

Part-time | Seasonal | Contract
$40 - $55 an hour

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Customer communication
Staff supervision
CPA
Income tax preparation
Team supervision
Small Business Tax return preparation
Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)
Tax return review
Supervising experience
Document review
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Indirect tax management
Tax preparation software
Drake
Enrolled Agent

Full Job Description

We are a growing tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses in the Columbia/Howard County, Maryland area. We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Preparer or Tax Manager to join our team on a part-time, hybrid basis. This position is a year-round opportunity to support our tax division. This is a high-impact role with real ownership — you will review and finalize client returns, mentor junior staff, and play an active role in growing our client base. This role is ideal for a credentialed tax professional who wants flexible, meaningful work with strong earning potential through performance bonuses. This position is perfect for professionals eager to leverage their expertise in a flexible, fast-paced environment that values accuracy, integrity, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications Required

Minimum 5+ years of tax preparation experience: Individual (1040) and small business return expertise
Experience reviewing others’ returns Proficiency in tax software (Drake, Taxslayer , CCH Tax, or equivalent)
Strong client communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight Compensation & benefits
Preferred CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) license
Experience with trust, estate, or multi state returns
Prior supervisory or team lead experience QuickBooks or bookkeeping familiarity
Prior business development or client facing experience

***Final candidates will be expected to pass a income-tax knowledge skills assessment test and complete a criminal and professional background check.*****

Key responsibilities

Tax preparation & review:

Review and sign off on completed individual (1040), S-corp, partnership, and Schedule C tax returns prepared by junior staff
Prepare complex or high-priority returns independently
Identify errors, missed deductions, and compliance issues before filing
Conduct quality control checks to maintain firm accuracy standard
Staff management & mentoring:
Oversee day-to-day workflow of tax preparers during peak season
Review and provide feedback on junior staff returns
Train and mentor staff on tax law updates, procedures, and best practices
Prioritize workload to meet client deadlines
Client growth & business development
Conduct free 20–30 minute “tax checkup” consultations to convert new prospects
Perform proactive Q3/Q4 year-end planning calls with existing clients
Identify upsell opportunities (bookkeeping, payroll, business entity formation) Confidential
Build referral relationships with local real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and financial advisors
Represent the firm at Howard County business events, community workshops, or pop-up tax clinics (1–2x per quarter, off-season)
Client retention:
Send personalized outreach to clients with life changes (new home, new business, marriage, child)
Track client satisfaction and flag at-risk relationships before they seek a competitor
Follow up with prior-year prospects who did not engage Tax research
Draft Form 8821 and state Power of Attorney (POA) on behalf of clients
Call the IRS and state agencies on behalf of clients to resolve notices, inquiries, and account issues
Meet with clients to interpret and explain research results, IRS responses, and notice outcomes
Tax planning
Conduct 15-minute or 1-hour client consultations to assess tax planning needs
Learn and document client financial goals to inform planning strategy
Assign income projection work to staff accountants for further analysis
Run tax scenarios through tax software to model outcomes and advise clients

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement — in-office during peak season January - May, some remote flexibility in off-season Flexible scheduling but will be expected to attend staff meetings Mondays & Wednesdays from 10:00am-11:00am.

Professional memberships supported (MACPA, AICPA, NAEA as applicable) Access to firm’s tax software, research tools, and client management system

Opportunity to grow into a full-time or expanded role as the firm grows and open other locations. Collaborative, low-stress culture — we value accuracy over volume.

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement

Application Question(s):

This is a seasonal position with year round opportunities: Are you available to work 20-30 hours IN-OFFICE between 9-5 during our busiest season from January -May?
Briefly describe your experience conducting tax planning or tax consultations with clients:
Why would you be a good candidate for this position?
Have you ever been responsible for generating new business or client referrals?
Are you willing to take a income tax skills assessment test IF selected as a final candidate?
Briefly describe your experience reviewing 1040, 1120S, and 1065 returns and list the tax software used.

Experience:

articulating tax results to clients (exit interviews): 2 years (Required)
final reviewal of tax returns: 3 years (Required)
Professional Tax Preparation: 5 years (Required)
management of the entire tax return process : 3 years (Required)
staff management: 2 years (Required)
client facing tax consultations: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Maryland Tax Preparer License, CPA, or EA (Required)
IRS P-TIN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Columbia, MD 21046 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21046

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