Seasonal Tax Preparer
Our payroll, tax and accounting firm is looking for a seasonal tax preparer. We specialize in serving small businesses and their owners. We have a history of strong, steady growth and are looking for an exceptional person to flourish with us.
We seek employees to match with our long-term clients ensuring that relationships grow and the clients are taken care of. This position is challenging and rewarding to the person that desires to embrace the role fully. In return, we provide our employees with nice offices, friendly co-workers, all the coffee you can drink, and more.
Responsibilities
As part of our team, your aptitude for figures and problem-solving skills will help us deliver outstanding service to our small business clientele. We interact with clients on a frequent basis and your professionalism and helpful attitude will make a wonderful addition to our team!
- Assist with gathering, organizing, and entering clients’ financial information.
- Prepare complete and accurate tax returns.
- Answer client calls and emails regarding tax information
- Prepare working papers according to a set standard
- Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration
- Take on additional client and administrative projects
Qualifications
- 1 year or more experience preparing tax returns (meaning you have worked at least 1 prior tax season)
- Basic knowledge accounting and bookkeeping
- Ability to stay on task and work in a fast paced environment
- Experience with MS Excel, Word and Outlook
- Unique aptitude for figures, organization, details, and problem-solving
- High level of professionalism, energy, and positive attitude
- Organized and dependable self-starter that can manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Job Type: Seasonal
Schedule: Monday through Saturday
Work Location: In person
Why Join D&G Accounting?
Many firms are looking for someone to prepare tax returns.
We are looking for someone who understands the entire client relationship—from bookkeeping and financial statement preparation to sales tax compliance, tax planning, tax compliance, individual taxes, and advisory services.
If you enjoy helping small business owners succeed, identifying opportunities for improvement, mentoring team members, solving complex accounting and tax issues, and becoming a trusted advisor to your clients, we would like to meet you.
Application Requirements
To be considered for this position, please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Pay and other expectations
Please include your desired pay range, preferred work schedule, and any other important employment expectations.
Cover Letter Requirements
The purpose of the cover letter is to help us quickly understand how your experience aligns with the most important parts of this role.
Please address the following:
- Why you are interested in this specific position with D&G Accounting.
- Provide a brief summary of your experience in each of the areas below. For each area, please indicate whether the experience was full-time, seasonal, part-time, or short-term and approximately how long you performed the work.
- Tax preparation and tax planning for individuals and small businesses
- Bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and reviewing/troubleshooting accounting records
- Direct client communication regarding tax, bookkeeping, sales tax, payroll, or accounting matters
- Your experience reviewing the work of others, training staff, coaching bookkeeping staff, or helping ensure projects are completed accurately and on time.
- The software platforms you have used regularly, including your approximate years of experience with each. Examples may include QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, Lacerte, Drake, UltraTax, CCH, tax planning software, practice management software, or secure document management systems.
Applications submitted without a cover letter addressing these items may not be considered.
Ready to join our team?
Please apply by sending a resume along with cover letter including compensation expectations.