Seasonal Tax Preparer

Savant • Rockford, IL

49d • $27 - $40

About The Position

The Seasonal Tax Preparer supports Savant’s Accounting and Business Advisory Team during tax season by preparing federal and state tax returns for individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary clients. The role works with tax professionals, advisors, and firm leadership to communicate clearly, address client needs, and complete returns and supporting documentation accurately and efficiently. The position uses tax preparation, document management, and workflow software and helps develop tax knowledge and research skills. Strong organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment are important. This hourly seasonal role supports tax season from January 2027 through April 30, 2027, and may be performed remotely or from a Savant Accounting & Business Advisory office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Accounting is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in individual tax preparation.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing or holding an active CPA or EA license.
• Experience reviewing tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with Savant policies and procedures.
• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary clients.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with tax staff, advisors, and senior-level management.
• Develop proficiency with tax, paperless document storage, and workflow software.
• Manage client needs and requests and attend client meetings as needed.
• Develop tax research skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level