What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Tax Preparer position at Johnson & Associates CPA?
Job Details
Pay: $15-$30 hourly DOE
Job Type: Full-time seasonal (January - April)
Number of hires for this role: 1
Job Description
Are you looking for a seasonal opportunity to explore a new career or reenter the workforce? If so, we are hiring! Johnson & Associates is a local CPA firm looking for a detail oriented individual to fill a seasonal tax preparer position for the upcomming Tax Season (January - April). We are providing valuable tax experience and competitive compensation for candidates with a willingness to learn and grow! This position is available on an annual basis.
A seasonal tax preparer/data entry specialist is responsible for the preparation and review of tax returns for individuals and businesses, which involves verifying input information and data entry, utilizing tax instructions, and maintaining the confidentiality of information.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, or assists in preparing, tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Checks data input and verifies totals on forms to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or other general procedures on pertinent business software.
- Consults tax law handbooks, IRS instructions and schedules, and other relevant sources of information to correctly prepare returns.
- Ensures the confidentiality of client information.
Qualifications
- Any experience in tax preparation, accounting, or Lacerte tax preparation software is preferred, but not required
- Excellent reading, writing, verbal, and mathematical abilities
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of client records
- Ability to work efficiently and problem solve
- Attention to detail is a must
What We Offer
- An opportunity to “test-drive” a career in tax preparation
- On-site training and mentoring
- Special opportunity to return seasonally and increase compensation
- Sufficient training and knowledge can lead to compensation based on work output and substantially increase compensation potential
- Chance to develop a working knowledge of tax preparation for individuals and small businesses
- Opportunity to learn and grow into additional areas if desired and able
Job Type:
- Full-time seasonal
Pay:
- $15-$30 hourly DOE
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- May include evenings and Saturdays given special circumstances
Work Location:
- Lindon, Utah; remote work unavailable
Reporting Structure:
- Reports directly to the managing CPA
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $30
