Contract CPA – Tax Return Reviewer & Client Advisor

Position: Contract Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor
Industry: Tax Preparation & Financial Services
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Reports To: Tax Manager / Engagement Coordinator

Business Financial Group (BFG) provides high-quality tax preparation planning accounting and advisory services supported by a skilled back-office team. Our goal is to deliver accurate tax compliance work while offering personal trusted financial guidance to our clients. To support our growing client base we are seeking experienced CPAs to join us as contract tax reviewers and client-facing advisors.

Position Overview

We are seeking licensed CPAs with strong individual and business tax preparation experience to perform final reviews of tax returns prepared by our back-office tax team. As the signing preparer you will ensure accuracy compliance and completeness of all assigned returns. You will also conduct client meetings where requiredprimarily to address questions provide explanations and offer tax guidance within the scope of the engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for CPAs seeking flexible contractor work predictable workflows and minimal data-entry preparation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Return Review

• Perform detailed technical review of individual (Form 1040) and business returns (-S 1065) prepared by BFGs back-office team.
  
• Accuracy of income deductions credits and supporting schedules.
  
• Confirm compliance with current federal and state tax laws and regulations.
  
• Identify errors inconsistencies or missing information and provide clear feedback for corrections.
  
• Ensure all required documentation is present and properly attached.
  

2. Final Sign-Off

• Serve as the official signing tax preparer for approved returns.
  

• Maintain compliance with PTIN and state licensing requirements.
  

• Ensure ethical and professional responsibilities are met in accordance with AICPA standards and IRS Circular 230.
  

3. Client Interaction

• Conduct scheduled client meetings (virtual) as required for the engagement.
  

• Walk clients through their completed returns addressing questions and explaining tax positions.
  

• Provide high-level tax guidance within the context of the return.
  

• Collaborate with BFGs Client Service team regarding follow-up requirements or additional client needs.
  

4. Documentation & Communication

• Maintain timely communication with internal tax staff and management.
  

• Use BFGs workflows checklists and review templates to ensure consistency.
  

• Document notes recommendations and required adjustments in our system.
  

Workload & Expectations

• Contractor flexible schedule remote work environment.
  

• Volume will vary seasonally (especially peak JanuaryApril).
  

• Compensation paid per return or hourlybased on complexity and agreement.
  Must be able to meet deadlines and maintain high accuracy standards.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license in good standing.
  

• Minimum 35 years of recent hands-on tax preparation experience (individual and business returns).
  

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax law.
  

• Experience reviewing returns prepared by tax team members.
  

• Active PTIN.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Comfort with virtual client meetings and remote collaboration tools.
  

Preferred

• Experience working in a public accounting firm or high-volume tax environment.
  
• Ability to interpret complex financial and tax data.
  
• Multi-state tax return review experience.
  
• Familiarity with tax planning concepts.
  

Benefits

Why Work With BFG

• Our back-office team handles tax preparation and data entryyour focus is on review and client interaction.
  
• Streamlined workflows strong administrative support and reliable documentation.
  
• Flexible schedule that fits around your existing practice.
  
• Opportunity to build long-term contractor relationships with consistent seasonal volume.