Senior Tax Preparer

Washington & Co Inc • Bowie, MD

8d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

Washington & Co Inc. is a strategic tax and accounting advisory firm focused on helping business owners and individuals make smarter tax and financial decisions. We go beyond basic tax preparation by ensuring each return accurately reflects the client’s facts and circumstances while identifying opportunities for better planning, stronger compliance, and improved financial outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax Preparer to join our remote Tax Department. This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong public accounting experience, advanced ProConnect Tax Online knowledge, and the ability to independently manage individual and business tax returns from document collection through filing.

The Senior Tax Preparer will prepare and review individual and business tax returns, manage assigned client work independently, communicate directly with clients, and help ensure returns are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.

This role requires strong technical tax preparation skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. The right candidate will be comfortable handling complex returns, multi-state filings, client communication, and review-ready work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong ProConnect Tax Online experience.
• Experience preparing individual tax returns independently.
• Experience preparing business tax returns, including S-Corporation, Partnership, and Corporate returns.
• Experience handling complex tax returns and multi-state filings.
• Experience reviewing returns and identifying issues before final review.
• Ability to independently manage a client portfolio with minimal supervision.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to identify technical issues and resolve or escalate them appropriately.
• Ability to identify tax planning opportunities and communicate them to the appropriate team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Ability to learn firm systems, workflows, and technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or EA.
• Ability to sign returns.
• Significant return review experience.
• Experience with high-net-worth individual tax returns.
• Experience with QuickBooks, ClickUp, Excel, Corvee, or similar tools.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience training, mentoring, or supporting junior tax staff.
• Experience working in a remote professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, S-Corporation, Partnership, and Corporate tax returns.
• Manage assigned clients from document collection through filing.
• Handle complex returns, including returns with business activity, rental activity, investment activity, multiple income sources, and multi-state considerations.
• Review client records, prior-year returns, accounting information, and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify missing information, unclear items, technical issues, and inconsistencies before returns move to final review.
• Maintain organized workpapers, notes, and supporting documentation.
• Use ProConnect Tax Online confidently and efficiently to prepare and manage client returns.
• Review prepared returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current tax law and firm standards.
• Review junior staff work as needed and provide clear feedback to improve accuracy and review readiness.
• Identify and resolve preparation issues before they affect clients or delay filing.
• Support timely e-filing, return assembly, and completion processes.
• Help refine internal preparation and review procedures to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding missing documents, open items, return status, and next steps.
• Provide clear, professional, and timely updates to clients and internal team members.
• Manage client relationships independently while escalating complex matters when appropriate.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities during return preparation and communicate them to the Tax Planning team.
• Support a client experience that is accurate, responsive, and professional.
• Manage multiple client files and deadlines with urgency and accountability.
• Follow firm workflows, checklists, task systems, and documentation standards.
• Support process improvements that reduce errors, improve review readiness, and increase efficiency.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and development of future tax staff as needed.
• Stay current on tax law changes, IRS updates, and preparation requirements.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 (based on experience)
• 100% remote work environment.
• PTO, single policy.
• Health insurance after 60 days.
• Education assistance up to $5,250 after one year, subject to approval.
• Access to CPE.com.
• Required virtual meetings and semiannual in-person conferences.
• Certification bonuses: CPA: $2,000. EA: $1,500. MSA or MST degree completion: $2,500. Firm-approved advanced CPE completion: $500.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed