Demo

Tax Preparer

Empowered To Profit
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

Empowered 2 Profit is a women-owned, fast-growing accounting and tax firm serving small businesses across the United States. We provide white-glove tax preparation, bookkeeping, and profit-focused strategy for entrepreneurs who want clarity and confidence in their finances.

We are hiring a Tax Associate / Tax Preparer to join our expanding tax department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tax preparation, accuracy, and teamwork, and wants to grow into a senior tax or tax strategy role over time.


What You’ll Do

  • Prepare and file federal and state individual and small business tax returns
  • Enter and review tax data in Drake Tax Software
  • Review financial statements and tax documents for accuracy
  • Communicate with clients to collect missing information
  • Assist with sales tax filings and compliance
  • Help respond to IRS and state notices
  • Maintain accurate and organized client tax files

  • Required Qualifications

    • 2 years of professional tax preparation experience
    • Experience with 1040s and small business returns
    • Strong knowledge of federal and state tax rules
    • Excellent attention to detail and organization
    • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
    • Must be U.S.-based and able to work Eastern Time hours

  • Preferred Qualifications

    • Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA
    • Comfortable working in Drake Tax Software (preferred)
    • Experience with sales tax and multi-state filings
    • Prior work in a public accounting or small firm environment

    Compensation & Benefits

    • $55,000 - $75,000 base salary
    • Performance bonuses
    • Flexible schedule
    • Hybrid or remote work
    • Supportive, women-led firm culture
    • Long-term career growth opportunities

    Locations

    We are actively hiring in:

    • Lakeland, FL
    • Seneca, SC
    • Niskayuna, NY

    Remote candidates in the U.S. are welcome to apply- must be willing to work EST

    Job Type: Full-time


    Benefits:

    • Flexible schedule
    • Paid time off

    Experience:

    • Tax: 2 years (Required)

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakeland, FL

    Salary : $55,000 - $75,000

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Tax Preparer?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Tax Preparer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,002 - $75,970
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,563 - $90,175
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,493 - $142,466
    Income Estimation: 
    $152,615 - $211,890
    Income Estimation: 
    $73,496 - $93,409
    Income Estimation: 
    $73,496 - $93,409
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,538 - $119,494
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,493 - $142,466
    Income Estimation: 
    $152,615 - $211,890
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,700 - $117,561
    Employees: Get a Salary Increase
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Tax Preparer jobs in the Lakeland, FL area that may be a better fit.

    • H&R Block DADE CITY, FL
    • What you'll do... As you inspire people to make confident, informed decisions about their lives, careers, and money, you’ll build client relationships that... more
    • 13 Days Ago

    • Global Tax Focus LLC Tampa, FL
    • We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Manager to join our team. Global Tax Focus is a virtual firm. Our team members are in various U.... more
    • 18 Days Ago

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!