Seasonal Tax Preparer

Savant • Rockford, Illinois • Full Time • $27–$40 / hour

Posted on Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Description

As a Seasonal Tax Preparer, you’ll support Savant’s Accounting and Business Advisory Team during the busy tax season by preparing accurate federal and state tax returns for individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary clients. You’ll work closely with tax professionals, advisors, and firm leadership to communicate clearly, address client needs, and ensure returns and supporting documentation are completed accurately and efficiently.

You’ll use professional tax preparation, document management, and workflow software while continuing to build your tax knowledge and research skills. Strong organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication are essential in this role, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a seasonal position for the duration of tax season, with the option to work remotely or from a Savant Accounting & Business Advisory office.

The Seasonal Tax Preparer can expect to focus on the following areas:

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Qualifications

The Seasonal Tax Preparer position typically requires the following qualifications:

Compensation

We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base salary range for this role is $27 - $40 an hour.  Actual compensation is determined on an individual basis and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market conditions.

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All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered.

Savant Capital LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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