Tax Expert (Preparer) - Seasonal
About the role
april is looking for credentialed Tax Experts (Preparer) who thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt quickly, and care about delivering great service. In this role, you’ll prepare tax returns and give tax advice to clients using april’s professional tax services, which are embedded in our financial partners’ sites. You’ll be a part of a collaborative team where we build, learn, and iterate quickly, and your insights help shape the experience we deliver. This is a full time, US based position starting in January/February through April 30th, 2027. Sound like you? Let’s change how taxes get done.
Key responsibilities
Prepare individual and business tax returns and meet with clients over video calls
Utilize the company’s internal tax software platform, standardized workflows, and AI-enabled review tools, while adapting to system updates and evolving process requirements.
Own the end-to-end client experience including document collection, client communication, and building trust through your expertise
Consistently meet or exceed goals for customer satisfaction, service quality, and operational efficiency
Solve complex filing situations using your professional judgement, tools and support from your team
Share feedback with leadership and product teams to improve the product, processes, and overall customer experience as we scale
Experience
Active EA or CPA credential and a valid PTIN
5+ years of paid individual tax prep experience, including at least 60-90+ returns prepared in each of the last two tax seasons with strong preference for remote work experience
Extensive experience preparing moderate to high-complexity returns, including multi-state, self-employment, rental, and investment income
Proficient with professional tax software, comfortable navigating multiple systems and able to adapt quickly to new technology
Experience working virtually with tax clients, including the use of client portals, e-signature platforms, secure document sharing, and online meeting tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex tax concepts clearly and simply to customers
Self-starter mindset—comfortable with change, learning by doing, and excited to help shape the future of the tax industry
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
About april
april is the only embedded, year-round tax platform built to power smarter financial decisions. From filing to planning to onboarding, april’s white-labeled tools bring real-time tax intelligence into the platforms people already use, helping users understand the impact of every paycheck, equity transaction, or income shift, and stay on top of tax payments throughout the year. Built to handle even the most complex tax situations, april’s AI-powered tax engine ingests data directly from partner apps to deliver accurate outcomes in record time—making tax planning and filing more connected, contextual, and accessible than ever. With API-first infrastructure and seamless data integrations, april helps partners deliver more value, deepen loyalty, and turn taxes into a strategic edge—for their clients and their business.
As published by ashby · 17 questions · 3 written answers
Basics
Name, Email, Resume
Short answers (3)
- Phone Number
- If you answered "In process or testing for CPA/EA" please tell us when you expect to receive credentialing. optional
- Did you prepare 30 or more tax returns in each of the last two seasons? If so, how many?
Pick from a list (11)
- What is your current tax credentialed status?
- Do you currently have an active PTIN?
- How many years of experience do you have preparing individual and business tax returns using commercial tax software?
- Which of the following scenarios do you have experience preparing returns for? (Select all that apply)
- This is a temporary, full-time position working M-F, January or February through April 30, 2027. You are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours on 4/14 & 4/15. Our standard business hours are 9am - 6pm local time, Monday through Friday. Please confirm your availability.
- Do you have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a private, secure workspace suitable for handling sensitive client tax information?
- Do you have access to a mobile / cell phone?
- What is your remote tax work experience?
- Do you have a reliable at-home workspace for remote work?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?
Written answers (3)
- Please provide your full mailing address, including your street address, apartment/suite number (if applicable), city, state, and ZIP code.
- In the last two years, describe the most complex individual or business tax return you've prepared.
- LinkedIn Profile optional