Job Description
Job Description
Better Accounting Services is launching a major internal automation initiative and are seeking a highly skilled Part-Time Developer to complete this foundational project with the strong potential to grow into a Full-Time, Permanent leadership role. This is an ideal position for a dedicated developer looking to build a high-impact product and grow a new business vertical.
The Role: Project Focus with Full-Time Potential
This position begins as a focused, part-time contract (approx. 20 hours/week) to complete our critical internal automation app. Successful completion will lead directly to a transition to a full-time employment offer.
Phase 1 (Part-Time Contract): Build the Core App
You will be responsible for the architecture, development, and deployment of a proprietary application to automate client tax document data entry.
- Core Task: Design and implement a system using OCR/AI to read, extract, and validate data from client tax forms (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
- Integration: Map the extracted data into our professional tax preparation software.
- Deliverable: A secure, stable, and user-friendly production-ready application.
Phase 2 (Full-Time Permanent): Launch a New Service Line
Upon successful deployment, you will transition to a salaried employee, where your mission will be to transform your expertise into a new, profitable client consulting service for the firm.
- Ongoing Role: Develop and implement custom automation solutions for our business clients.
- Strategy: Advise firm leadership and manage the ongoing development roadmap.
Required Technical Skills & Expertise
- Core Development: Proficiency in Python (preferred for ML/Data pipelines) or C# / .NET for application architecture.
- Data Extraction (OCR/AI): Proven experience with advanced OCR technologies (e.g., Amazon Textract, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Google Vision API) for complex document parsing.
- Integration: Expertise with RESTful APIs and complex data mapping, especially integrating with financial/enterprise software.
- Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of data security best practices and compliance when handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and regulated financial data.
- Domain Knowledge (Bonus): Familiarity with U.S. Tax Forms (W-2, 1099, K-1) is a significant plus.