Tax Expert (Consultations) - Temporary

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
40-42 Hourly
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Prepare individual tax returns and conduct 45-minute virtual consultations to assess client situations, recommend tax-saving and planning strategies, document findings and next steps, identify and resolve tax issues, and record interactions. Collaborate with leadership and product teams to improve workflows and deliver high-quality, personalized tax advice. Full-time US-based contract from August 2026 to April 30, 2027, operating on Eastern Time hours.
Summary Generated by Built In

About the role

april is looking for credentialed Tax Experts (Consultations) 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 August 2026 through April 30th, 2027. Sound like you? Let’s change how taxes get done.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct 45 minute client consultations via video calls to understand tax situations, gather key financial details, and identify filing needs and recommend tax-savings and planning opportunities during Eastern Time zone operating hours between 9 AM - 6 PM ET

  • Build trust with customers and partners by delivering personalized tax consultations, clear guidance, and actionable tax planning recommendations tailored to each client's goals and circumstances.

  • Provide written summaries following each consultation, documenting key findings, tax advice, planning recommendations, and required next steps

  • Identify potential tax issues, risks, or optimization opportunities and recommend appropriate resolutions or strategies within scope of expertise

  • Document client interactions, key decisions, and required follow-ups in a clear and structured manner to support accurate return preparation

  • Share recurring client questions, edge cases, and process gaps with leadership and product teams to improve consultation workflows, tools, and overall client experience

Experience

  • Active EA or CPA credential and a valid PTIN

  • 5+ years of paid individual tax prep experience, including at least 30 returns prepared in each of the last two tax seasons with strong preference for remote work experience

  • 2+ years of experience conducting virtual tax consultations and providing personalized tax planning recommendations to clients via video.

  • 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.

Skills Required

  • Active EA or CPA credential and valid PTIN
  • 5+ years of paid individual tax preparation experience, including at least 30 returns prepared in each of the last two tax seasons
  • Strong preference for remote work experience
  • 2+ years conducting virtual tax consultations via video and providing personalized tax planning recommendations
  • Extensive experience preparing moderate to high-complexity returns (multi-state, self-employment, rental, investment income)
  • Proficiency with professional tax software and ability to navigate multiple systems and adapt to new technology
  • Experience using 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
  • Self-starter mindset; comfortable with change, learning by doing, and contributing to product/process improvements
  • Authorized to work in the United States and able to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire
  • Available to work Eastern Time zone operating hours between 9 AM - 6 PM ET and full-time for the contract period (Aug 2026 - Apr 30, 2027)

april Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about april and has not been reviewed or approved by april.

  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is described as “top in the field,” indicating a strong emphasis on supporting new parents. This focus underscores an intent to help employees balance family and work during life events.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited PTO is explicitly offered for vacations, celebrations, and rest. This breadth of time off suggests flexible, year‑round recharge opportunities.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Multiple roles publicly list base pay ranges (e.g., Tax Analyst $75k–$95k; Senior Account Executive $145k–$165k base), providing clear targets at hire. Public bands increase visibility into expected base compensation.

april Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Lyon
63 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Integrating intelligent tax experiences wherever people make financial decisions.

Similar Jobs

Lowe’s Logo Lowe’s

Project Coordinator

Consumer Web • eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Software • Analytics • App development
Remote or Hybrid
Indianapolis, IN, USA
300000 Employees

SOPHiA GENETICS Logo SOPHiA GENETICS

Senior Sales Executive

Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Software • Biotech
Remote or Hybrid
Los Angeles, CA, USA
450 Employees
88K-168K Annually

Apex Fintech Solutions Logo Apex Fintech Solutions

Operations Specialist

Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Remote or Hybrid
Dallas, TX, USA
1000 Employees

ServiceNow Logo ServiceNow

Commercial Account Executive

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Remote or Hybrid
District of Columbia, USA
29000 Employees
126K-209K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Granted Thumbnail
Mobile • Insurance • Healthtech • Financial Services • Artificial Intelligence
New York, New York
23 Employees
Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account