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Posted May 25, 2026

Tax Preparer (Contractor, Part-Time)

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Better Numbers is a remote firm that specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation and planning, and advisory services for growth-minded entrepreneurs. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs to move their businesses forward. Our core values are: • Always do the right thing • Curious and love to learn • Sense of humor • Empathetic and helpful • Zero tolerance for toxic behavior You’ll love working with us if you get, want, and have the capacity to: • Always look for a better way to do things • Want to be paid for outcomes, not for time spent • Communicate clearly and proactively with customers and managers on tax matters • Accurately prepare individual (Form 1040) and business tax returns (Form 1120S, Form 1065) What you need to succeed: • Align with our core values • Highly organized • You can deliver spectacular customer service, you have great communication skills and you are able to easily explain difficult concepts • You have at least 5 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting firm • Tech-savvy and proficient in ProConnect Tax Online or Lacerte and Karbon (required) • Skilled problem solver with strong attention to detail • Effective communicator through video platforms like Zoom and Loom Why join us?: • Production-based pay - get paid for outcomes, not for time. You'll be paid 15% of each client's tax preparation fee for returns you complete. Our fees are higher than industry average. • Grow your income and opportunities. You'll start with tax returns for this season and there's opportunity to earn additional income via tax advisory services throughout the course of the year. • No time tracking. We don’t track time nor do we bill by the hour. Ever. What you can expect from the hiring process: • Provide a copy of your resume • Connect with Chris Hervochon on LinkedIn. Please note, candidates that skip this step will not be considered. If you're already connected to Chris, please note that in your application. • If your background and experience appear to be a fit, we will invite you to complete a skills assessment. The assessments will take about 30 minutes to complete and you will be compensated $50 if you complete it. • Interview with the owner of the firm. Learn about the firm and make sure we’re a good fit! We’ll ask questions about you, your work experience, your bona fides, and may even throw in some technical questions. You’ll then have a chance to ask any questions you may have – so be sure to have some ready! • Complete a Kolbe personality assessment (to make sure the firm and the role are a good fit). • Provide 3 professional references (so we can check all the boxes). • Pass a background check. • If you're a good fit, you will meet with the owner of the firm to receive an offer and to learn about the particulars of the role and the firm. • An intentional onboarding and orientation process to learn how and why we do what we do. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Projected Total Compensation: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • Are you located in the United States? • Do you have experience preparing tax returns in ProConnect Tax Online or Lacerte? • Do you have experience using Karbon in a public accounting firm? Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job