Seasonal Remote Experienced Tax Accountant / CPA / EA

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

Join Our Tax Team

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd., an established CPA firm located 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 is a seasonal, fully remote position with a flexible schedule for a tax professional with strong public accounting experience and, ideally, recent experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns. The position is well suited for an experienced professional who can manage assigned tax work independently while working collaboratively with a remote CPA firm.

Qualified seasonal employees and independent contractors throughout the United States are welcome to apply.

About Elder Hanson & Company

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd. is a small, technology-focused CPA firm providing personalized tax and accounting services to individuals, business owners, and closely held businesses.

Our services include income tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, payroll, financial statement preparation, and business consulting. We emphasize technology, professional development, teamwork in order to give our professionals the resources needed to provide quality accounting and tax services to our clients.

What We Offer

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

Tax Preparation & Review Responsibilities

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 effectively 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

Qualifications

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

Preferred

Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation
Experience using Lacerte Tax Software
Experience with multi-state income tax returns
Tax research, planning, and consulting experience
Experience working in a remote public accounting environment

2027 Tax Season Schedule

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

Apply Today

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for seasonal remote work during the 2027 tax season, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today through our quick, mobile-friendly application.