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Hire the right tax-season talent without the long search or expensive guesswork

Tax deadlines won’t wait for you to find the right people.
And the wrong hire can cost your accounting firm even more time and money. EDGE connects you with pre-vetted remote accountants, tax preparers, bookkeepers, and executive assistants who can help carry the workload without another drawn-out hiring process.
Get the support your firm needs before deadlines start piling up.
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Tax-season hiring can cost more than you can afford
Finding the right accountant is hard enough. But when tax deadlines are approaching, a long hiring process, another full-time salary, or a poor hiring decision can put even more pressure on your firm.
And it’s not just you. The AICPA’s 2026 survey ranked finding experienced staff as the No. 1 concern for accounting firms with 11–30 professionals.
Here’s what makes traditional hiring such a challenge:

Hiring can take weeks you don’t have

According to SHRM’s 2026 recruiting benchmarks, U.S. organizations took a median of 39 calendar days to fill nonexecutive positions. That’s a general hiring benchmark, but it shows how much time recruiting can consume when tax deadlines are approaching.

A local accountant can mean an $81,490 annual salary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that accountants and auditors working in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services earned a median annual wage of $81,490 in May 2025. And that’s before additional employer costs such as benefits and payroll taxes.

A new hire may take months to become fully productive

In Intuit’s 2026 survey, 56% of surveyed U.S. accounting and bookkeeping professionals said a new entry-level hire would take at least 6 months to become fully productive. That’s a long learning curve when your busiest season lasts only a few months.

Your firm needs qualified help, not another expensive hiring gamble.

What your busiest weeks could look like with EDGE

The right hire should make your busiest weeks easier, not create more work for your managers. Here’s what qualified remote support can take off your team’s plate:

Books ready for review

Remote bookkeepers handle transaction categorization and routine reconciliations. They give senior accountants more time to review financials and advise clients.

Client documents under control

Dedicated assistants track missing forms, follow up with clients, and organize incoming records so your team isn’t chasing paperwork at the last minute.

Tax drafts ready for senior review

Remote tax preparers organize source documents and prepare draft returns for review, so your experienced accountants can focus on more complex tax matters.

Month-end work that doesn’t pile up

Accounting support staff handle preliminary reconciliations and close preparation so managers can spend less time catching up on routine entries.

Skip the resume pile. Get the accounting talent you need
EDGE connects your firm with pre-vetted remote professionals matched to your workload, software, and staffing needs.

Tax preparation and accounting talent

Get additional hands on the work that piles up during busy season.

  • Tax preparers and audit support staff. Organize source documents, prepare draft tax returns for review, and assist with audit working papers.
  • Staff accountants. Handle general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and draft financial statements under your firm’s review.

Bookkeeping and finance support

Free your senior accountants from recurring financial tasks.

  • Daily reconciliations. Reconcile bank, credit card, and merchant transactions and flag discrepancies for review.
  • Payroll administration. Support routine payroll processing, recordkeeping, and updates.
  • Accounts payable and receivable. Process vendor bills, track outstanding invoices, and manage payment follow-ups.

Executive assistant and administrative support

Keep paperwork from slowing down your entire practice.

  • Client onboarding and document collection. Track missing tax forms, bank statements, signatures, and client records.
  • Client portal and CRM management. Keep documents, client information, and task statuses organized.
  • Calendar and communication management. Schedule review calls, manage routine inquiries, and organize partner inboxes.
Need an accountant, tax preparer, or bookkeeper without the hiring headache?
Tell us which roles your firm needs to fill. We’ll help you find pre-vetted remote talent that fits your workload, software, and budget.
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Staff up for tax season without adding year-round payroll

Need one accountant for a busy period? A dedicated bookkeeping team? Or extra help clearing a backlog? EDGE gives you three ways to build the support your firm needs.
Engagement Model Best For
Dedicated Staff Placement Add a remote accountant, tax preparer, bookkeeper, or EA to work alongside your existing team.
BPO / Function Handover Outsource recurring functions such as bookkeeping or client document management.
Project-Based / Seasonal Support Handle tax-season spikes, clear backlogs, or complete short-term projects without a permanent staffing commitment.
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Frequently asked questions

Not at all! We can find candidates familiar with your existing accounting software and workflows.

Absolutely! We can match you with professionals whose availability aligns with your firm's working hours.

You can adjust your staffing, continue with ongoing support, or explore seasonal arrangements based on your service agreement.