Posted: Aug 9, 2024

Seasonal or PT Tax Preparer/Reviewer

Slater & Rutherford - Prescott, AZ
Part-time
Salary: $35.00 - $55.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: N/A
Finance & Insurance

Tax Preparer/Reviewer

Our established and reputable CPA firm located in the breathtakingly beautiful pine-covered mountains of Prescott, Arizona is currently seeking someone who loves taxes and wants to show-off their knowledge of the tax code with us either as a seasonal, part-time or full time employee. If you are at the beginning of your career, we can offer a career opportunity of a life-time, with growth, advancement and partner possibilities. Or, if you just want to seasonally prepare taxes with a firm that has great resources and superb employees, then we are the place for you! We are seeking someone who loves preparing, planning, reviewing, and passionately living Federal and State taxes! Not just a box filler, but someone who actually knows how to explain what the box filling actually results in and can explain that to a client. So client service and a good personality have to go hand-in-hand with tax geekiness! We can train on software and processes (which are paramount in running a firm), but we can't train experience, drive and the love of tax. We're all about integrity & honesty, respectfulness, compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, professionalism, and ambition. And did we mention fun, friendly and family? We are looking for a team member who shares our core values, has the tax geekiness and and wants to be a part of our firm. If you think this is the job for you, please reach out!

Tax Responsibilities:

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare complex business, and individual tax returns

  • Have expert understanding of complex tax concepts such as basis, depreciation methods and calculations, 1031 exchanges, multi-state allocations, etc.

  • Complete a self-review of tax returns before sending to manager for review and be able to review a prior-year tax return to determine if information is missing from source documents provided by clients.

  • Ability to prepare exempt organization and trust tax returns a plus

  • Research complex tax issues

  • Perform tax planning for clients and answer tax questions

  • Be able to analyze client financial statements for tax and operational efficiencies

  • Act as a mentor to less experienced staff; review their work and provide guidance

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or above required (in Accounting/Tax or Finance a plus)

  • 5 years tax experience-able to prepare at advanced level and review staff work

  • Able to read, understand and adjust financial statements accordingly

  • Knowledge and use of Lacerte strongly desired

  • Impeccable math and accounting skills

  • CPA or EA a strong plus

  • Proficient QuickBooks user (QBO/QBD) desired

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and efficient computer skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; Be able to clearly communicate missing information and specific questions directly to the tax or accounting manager in a timely fashion.

  • Personable, friendly and fun

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time or Seasonal

Salary: From $80,000.00 per year based on experience (or hourly if part-time/seasonal)

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits/Tuition Reimbursement
  • EA/CPA License renewal (or acquisition as applicable)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid health insurance with Dental/Vision
  • Paid training
  • Hybrid/Work from home availabiity

Experience level:

  • minimum 5 years

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

  • Tax Preparation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Enrolled Agent (Preferred)
  • CPA license (Preferred)

Work Location: In office (Prescott, AZ)