What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Preparer - Seasonal position at Planner's Tax & Accounting?
West Des Moines | Seasonal (tax season)
Busy tax practice seeking an experienced seasonal tax preparer to prepare individual and small-business returns.
What you’ll do
- Prepare 1040s and related schedules; entity returns a plus (1120-S, 1065)
- Organize source documents, and resolve missing-info issues
- Review workpapers/source documents for accuracy, communicate with clients to gather missing documents, and ask general questions
- Work in professional tax software and coordinate with clients
What we’re looking for
- Several seasons of hands-on tax preperation experience (not entry-level)
- Strong knowledge of individual taxation; business/entity experience a plus
- Accurate, deadline-driven, and comfortable with client communication
- Peak-season hours February–April, flexible on weekly hours
Nice to have
- ProSeries tax software experience
- Multi-state returns, rental/farm, retirement, or S-corp/partnership basics
- EA/CPA, not required
Competitive seasonal pay based on experience. Submit resume and a brief note on the types of returns you’ve prepared.
Pay: $29.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 55.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $45