CPA Sr. Tax Return Reviewer; Remote

Tax Return Reviewer (1065, 1120‑S & 1040)

Virtual or Hybrid | Baltimore, MD

Rainwater

CPA is growing—and we’re looking for an experienced Tax Return Reviewer who knows how to think, not just type.

We don’t just file returns. We design outcomes. Our clients are successful business owners, real estate investors, and professionals. Their returns aren’t basic, and neither is this role. Our reviewers protect quality, reduce risk, and elevate the final product before it ever reaches the client.

If you’re strong in 1065, 1120‑S, and complex 1040 review
, comfortable working virtually, and value judgment over volume, keep reading.

This is a review and refinement role
, not a high‑volume prep seat.

• Review Partnership (1065), S‑Corporation (1120‑S), and complex Individual (1040) returns for accuracy, consistency, and tax optimization
• Ensure flow‑through items, basis, and K‑1s are properly reflected on individual returns
• Identify missed planning opportunities, inconsistencies, and risk areas
• Confirm alignment with prior‑year filings, entity structures, and tax strategy
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to preparers
• Collaborate with senior CPAs on complex issues and edge cases
• Uphold firm standards for documentation, quality control, and client confidence

Think strategy over speed
, judgment over checklists
.

This role requires real experience—not theory.

• Strong hands‑on experience reviewing 1065 and 1120‑S returns
• Solid experience reviewing complex 1040s (business owners, investors, multi‑state, K‑1 heavy)
• Deep understanding of flow‑through taxation, basis, and allocations
• Ability to quickly spot errors, gaps, and planning opportunities
• High attention to detail with professional skepticism
• Comfortable working independently in a virtual environment

• CPA or EA
• Experience with real estate investors and closely held businesses
• Familiarity with modern tax software and paperless workflows

• Virtual or hybrid (Baltimore‑area candidates welcome)
• Flexible, adult‑professional culture
• Clear expectations, no micromanagement
• Focused work—not chaos, not fire drills

We care more about thinking clearly than being busy.

Rainwater

CPA is a national firm built on proactive tax strategy—not reactive compliance. We engineer smarter structures, cleaner filings, and better long‑term outcomes for our clients.

You’ll join a team that:

• Values accuracy and integrity
• Invests in systems and process
• Respects experience and judgment
• Treats clients—and teammates—like adults

If you take pride in clean work, clear thinking, and doing things the right way, you’ll fit here.

Apply here on Linked In.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.