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Tax Preparer

Wealth Compass Tax & Accounting
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026

Overview

We are a full-service tax and bookkeeping firm for individuals and small business owners where quality, service, and value are paramount. Many of our clients are small business owners with a variety of tax prep needs: Individual returns, Business returns for C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC's; Multi-State, and Military returns. Our firm is looking to add a capable team member with 3 years of experience in moderate to advanced tax preparation including individual, sole proprietor business, and entity returns. Any bookkeeping knowledge is a benefit This is a seasonal, full-time position with the potential to be hired beyond the tax season

Responsibilities

  • Individual Returns
  • Military/Multi/Out-of-State Returns
  • Entity Returns: C-corp, S-corp, LLC, partnerships
  • In-person and Potential Remote Client Tax Preparation
  • Secure Client File Sharing
  • Paperless workflow
  • High level of comfort with variety of software, systems, and technology

Qualifications and Skills

  • IRS PTIN registration required - current through 2026
  • CTEC registration required - current through 2026
  • 3 years of experience in moderate to advanced tax preparation including individual, sole proprietor business, and entity returns
  • 2 years of experience with Lacerte Tax Prep Software
  • 1 years of experience with TaxDome Software
  • Detail oriented, ability to plan, extremely organized, complete work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Word, Excel, Outlook
  • CRM software knowledge

Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal

Location: Accounting office in Escondido, CA

Salary: $65K-$75K per full year, prorated for the tax season

Pay: $ $36.06 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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