Tax Preparation Specialist

Our client is a professional service firm with a nationwide reach, providing comprehensive advisory services to individuals and businesses in accounting, tax, payroll, and related areas. We are assisting them in their search for a Tax Preparation Specialist.

This role is essential in ensuring the accurate preparation and timely filing of client tax returns. The Tax Preparation Specialist will work closely with both the project manager and Senior Tax Accountant to ensure smooth and efficient tax preparation during tax season. The ideal candidate must be able to handle the pressures of tax season while maintaining attention to detail and providing solutions where needed.

This is a full time contractor role.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare federal and state tax returns for individual and business clients.
- Review and analyze tax documents provided by clients, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Communicate with tax clients to clarify information and answer questions related to their tax returns.
- Collaborate closely with the project manager, who is responsible for collecting all necessary tax documents and information from clients, ensuring tax preparation can start smoothly.
- Work with the Senior Tax Accountant to resolve any complex tax issues and ensure all filings comply with relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Submit completed tax returns with backup documentation to the Senior Tax Accountant for review.
- Accept feedback and constructive criticism from the Senior Tax Accountant, making necessary corrections to ensure accuracy.
- Meet deadlines for filing tax returns, ensuring that all work is completed accurately and efficiently within the set timelines.
- Handle the stress and workload associated with tax season while maintaining a high standard of work.
- Focus on providing tax solutions and finding the most beneficial outcomes for clients.
- Use professional tax software to complete tax filings; experience with Drake Tax Software is a bonus but not mandatory.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in preparing US federal and state tax returns.
• Experience with professional tax software (experience with Drake Tax Software is a bonus).
• Strong understanding of US federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective client interaction.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear tax-related solutions.

Benefits

• Work from the comfort of your own home
• Competitive pay. $9-$12 USD an hour