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Tax Preparer

Robert Half
State College, PA Temporary
POSTED ON 2/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2028

As the Tax Prep Supervisor, you will combine your technical tax expertise with your leadership skills to oversee the daily operations of a high-performing tax preparation team. Your primary focus will be ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant tax filings while fostering an engaging and collaborative team environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who thrives in a leadership role and is excited to guide others toward success in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

If you enjoy balancing technical work with people management, this position offers the opportunity to make an impact while growing your career!


Key Responsibilities:

  • Mentor, train, and oversee tax preparers, fostering a positive work environment through coaching, support, and development.
  • Manage daily workflows, monitor deadlines, and ensure work meets quality standards and compliance with tax laws and regulations.
  • Lead by example by preparing complex and general tax returns when required, serving as the go-to expert for technical questions.
  • Address escalated client service concerns with a solutions-oriented mindset, ensuring an exceptional client experience.
  • Create work schedules, monitor employee timekeeping, and ensure resources align with workload demands and deadlines.
  • Conduct performance reviews, recognize outstanding contributions, and partner with leadership to address potential performance issues.
  • Host daily team meetings to relay essential updates, expectations, and strategies, keeping everyone aligned with office goals.
  • Collaborate with firm leadership to identify and implement opportunities that drive office growth, including local partnerships and community initiatives.



  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a tax preparer, with deep knowledge of tax laws and filing processes.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing, training, and overseeing team members in a professional environment.
  • Proficiency in tax preparation software and MS Office Suite.
  • Strong ability to work independently while balancing team responsibilities.
  • A track record of delivering high-quality results under deadlines in a client-focused role.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and a solutions-driven mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of building rapport with clients and fostering collaboration within your team.
  • Highly detail-oriented and organized, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities, especially during peak tax season.
  • Customer-first attitude with a passion for mentoring others.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, combining your tax expertise with a passion for teamwork and growth. As a Tax Prep Supervisor, you’ll play a critical role in nurturing a high-performing team while directly impacting the success of clients.

If you are driven, strategic, and eager to grow your leadership career, apply today—and let’s build your success story!



Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.



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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.



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