What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Tax Preprayer position at Express Employment Professionals - Columbia (Balt./Wash.Corridor), MD?
We are seeking a Certified Tax Preprayer! You will be responsible for the effective management and profitable operation of your assigned branch office.
Schedule: Monday-Friday
HIRING ASAP!
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Accounting Degree or Accounting or Certified Public Accountant
- Must be able to work independently and as part of the team
- Must be able to work overtime hours during the busy season! Season Dates: February 1st- May 15th,2026
- Previous experience in financial branch management, financial services, or other related fields
- Knowledge of common banking practices
- Strong leadership qualities
Responsibilities:
Financial Statement Preparation
· Prepare financial statements for tax returns using client provided data, such as check stubs, bank statements, etc.
· In some instances, the preparation of an Excel trial balance will be sufficient.
Tax Preparation
· Prepare various federal and state tax returns, including business (C Corp, S-Corp, partnerships), individual, and trust tax returns
· Identify additional items or information needed for return preparation and request from supervisor
· File extensions as needed, generating payment vouchers and extension confirmations for distribution to clients
· Maintain timely communication with supervisor regarding return status and timelines
· Notify supervisor when documents are ready to be sent to clients
Document Management
· Produce and organize Work Papers for each return prepared, including client prepared documents
· Download copies of tax returns and documents for internal record retention and client documents, including tax returns, vouchers and E-File forms
· Send and monitor e-file authorizations to clients using Adobe Sign or other secure methods
Pay Is Negotiable